MilkPay Knowledge Trails
Learn the science behind
more profitable milk.
Eight guided trails take you from the fundamentals to the latest research on dairy nutrition and management — each one pairing expert podcast conversations with Adisseo trial data, SmartMails™ and practical tools.
8 trails33 expert podcast episodes38 SmartMails25 research summaries & articles
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Start anywhere. Each trail stands on its own and links to related topics.
1
Amino Acid Nutrition & Production Efficiency
Feed the amino acids the cow actually needs — not just more crude protein.
MethionineAmino acid balancingProtein efficiencyNitrogen efficiencyMilk yield
2Heat Stress, Transition & Cow Resilience
The weeks around calving — and the heat she faces in them — shape this lactation and the next generation.
Heat stressDry cow managementFetal programmingTransition cow healthImmunity
3Reproduction & Herd Development
Every pregnancy is a future cow, a beef calf sale or a lost day in milk. Nutrition and management decide which.
Reproductive performanceHeifer developmentFertilityBeef-on-dairy decisionsLifetime herd productivity
4Selenium, Micronutrients & Immune Function
Small inclusion, big job: trace minerals underpin antioxidant defense, immunity and reproduction.
SeleniumAntioxidant defenseImmunityReproductionStress resilience
5Milk Components, Forage & Feed Strategy
Most milk checks are paid on fat and protein. Feed strategy should be built around them.
Milk fatMilk componentsForage qualityStarchFeed efficiency
6Sustainability, Communication & Decision Tools
Better data and better efficiency make dairy more profitable — and make the sustainability story easier to tell.
Consumer trustSustainability toolsAISensing technologyEnvironmental footprint
7Mycotoxins & Feed Risk
Mycotoxins vary by crop, year and storage — managing them starts with knowing your risk.
Feed contaminationMycotoxin riskDairy healthMitigationResilience
8Beef-on-Dairy & Ruminant Systems
Beef-cross calves have become a real revenue stream. Getting the most from them takes planning.
Beef × dairy integrationSire selectionCalf careMarket dynamicsFuture beef expansion
Hear from the experts
All podcast episodes
Every Adisseo-sponsored episode across the trails. Filter by show, open an episode guide, or listen directly.
The Dairy Podcast Show
Methionine Cools Cows from the Inside Out
Dr. Jimena Laporta, Dr. Danielle Sherlock
Dr. Jimena Laporta from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Dr. Danielle Sherlock from Adisseo discuss how methionine supplementation may help…
The Dairy Podcast Show
The Generational Toll of Heat Stress
Dr. Jimena Laporta, Dr. Danielle Sherlock, Dr. Katie Boesche
Dr. Jimena Laporta from the University of Wisconsin Madison, alongside Dr. Danielle Sherlock and Dr. Katie Boesche from Adisseo, discuss how heat…
The Beef Podcast Show
Tools for Beef Cattle Efficiency
Dr. Kraig Peel
Dr. Kraig Peel from Adisseo breaks down how amino acid nutrition is opening new doors for efficiency in beef cattle systems. He covers nitrogen…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Understanding Milk Fat
Dr. Kevin Harvatine
Dr. Kevin Harvatine from Penn State discusses strategies to optimize milk fat production in dairy cows. He explains the complexities of dietary fat…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Selenium & Dairy Health
Dr. Peter Surai
Dr. Peter Surai, a professor of nutritional biochemistry, explores the science behind selenium’s impact on immunity, reproduction, and stress…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Methionine, Forage and Transition Cow Health
Chad Robbins
Chad Robbins, from Adisseo, discusses three essential topics for dairy producers: forage quality, the role of amino acids, and transition cow health.…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Heifer Reproductive Management
Dr. Jennifer Spencer
Dr. Jennifer Spencer, Assistant Professor and Dairy Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, unpacks key strategies for optimizing heifer…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Methionine & Dairy Reproduction
Dr. Kraig Peel
Dr. Kraig Peel, from Adisseo, explores the role of amino acid balancing—especially methionine—in enhancing reproductive health and boosting…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Beef x Dairy Crossing
Ryan Sterry
Ryan Sterry from UW Extension shares his insights on the evolving intersection of beef and dairy cattle management. As a regional dairy educator…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Balancing Amino Acids in Feed
Dr. Mark Hanigan
Dr. Mark Hanigan from Virginia Tech discusses the latest advancements in protein nutrition for dairy cattle, with a particular focus on amino acid…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
AI and Sensing Technology in Livestock
Dr. Joao Dorea
Dr. Joao Dorea from the University of Wisconsin–Madison talks about how artificial intelligence is changing the way dairy herds are managed. He…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Nitrogen Efficiency in Cattle
Dr. Sebastian Apelo
Dr. Sebastian Apelo explores the intricacies of nitrogen losses in dairy cattle and the evolving understanding of amino acid metabolism. Dr. Apelo…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Dietary Starch & Amino Acids
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh explores the effects of differing dietary starch and digestible amino acid supplies on dairy production. Dr. Van Amburgh shares…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Benefits of Organic Selenium
Dr. Nancy Whitehouse
Dr. Nancy Whitehouse, an assistant research professor at the University of New Hampshire, discusses the importance of selenium in dairy cow…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Amino Acid Impact on Milk Production
Dr. Brian Sloan
Dr. Brian Sloan from Adisseo provides insights into the critical role of amino acids in dairy nutrition. He discusses the significance of amino acid…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Mycotoxin & Dairy Health
Dr. Duarte Diaz
Dr. Duarte Diaz from the University of Arizona tackles the complex issue of mycotoxins in dairy feeds. He explores how mycotoxin contamination levels…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Amino Acid Impact on Dairy
Franck Gaudin
Amino acid balancing plays a crucial role in enhancing feed efficiency, promoting cow health, and increasing milk production in the dairy cattle…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Amino Acids and Precision: A New Era of Dairy Nutrition
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh
Precision nutrition is crucial for optimizing dairy herd health and milk yield. Farmers can boost feed efficiency, enhance protein use, and cut…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Managing Milk Fat Depression
Jacob Copelin
Jacob Copelin, a ruminant nutritionist, discusses strategies to mitigate milk fat depression in dairy cattle. He breaks down how oils, fatty acids…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Eco-Conscious Dairy: Balancing Trends and Tradition
Dr. Marissa Hake
In the dairy sector, understanding consumer trends and sustainability is essential. As preferences shift toward eco-friendly and ethically sourced…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Protein Feeding in Transition Cows
Dr. Sabine Mann
Dr. Sabine Mann from Cornell University discusses the importance of protein feeding during the transition period for dairy cows. She shares new…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Nutrition & Cow Health
Dr. Maurice Eastridge
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, from The Ohio State University, explores strategies for optimizing dairy cow health during the postpartum period. He shares…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
α-Amylase in Corn Silage & Grain
Dr. Lucas Rebelo
Dr. Lucas Rebelo from Adisseo shares key research on how corn with high alpha-amylase expression affects dairy cattle nutrition. He discusses the…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Dairy Print Overview
Dr. Victor Cabrera
Dr. Victor Cabrera from the University of Wisconsin-Madison introduces the Dairy Print tool, a new resource created to help dairy farmers easily…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Amino Acid Metabolism - Part 2
Dr. Jim Drackley
Dr. Jim Drackley from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shares insights into the vital role amino acids play in the metabolism of…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Nutrition & Transition Cows - Part 1
Dr. Jim Drackley
Dr. Jim Drackley from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shares his wealth of research on the nutritional physiology of transition cows.…
The Dairy Podcast Show
Beyond Protein: Amino Acid Impact on Dairy Productivity
Dr. Chuck Schwab
Amino acids, often termed as the fundamental components of proteins, play a vital role in diverse physiological processes such as growth…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Protein Requirements of Gestating Cows
Dr. Marcos Marcondes
Dr. Marcos Marcondes from Washington State University, discusses his study about protein requirements for gestating dairy cows, comparing different…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Enhancing Milk Fat with Methionine
Dr. Lucas Rebelo
Dr. Lucas Rebelo discusses the impact of methionine on milk fat production. Dr. Rebelo elaborates on how methionine upregulates enzymes that promote…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Almond Hulls in Cattle Feed
Dr. Katherine Swanson
Dr. Katherine Swanson discusses innovative ways to incorporate almond hulls into dairy cattle diets. With California producing 80% of the world’s…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Dairy Brain Concept
Dr. Victor Cabrera
Dr. Victor Cabrera, a dairy management specialist, discusses the innovative concept of the dairy brain. This tool integrates data from various dairy…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Methionine & Immunity in Dairy
Dr. Danielle Sherlock
Dr. Danielle Sherlock explores the interactions between heat stress, rumen-protected methionine, and immune function in dairy cattle. She discussed…
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Methionine's Role in Heat Stress
Dr. Danielle Sherlock
We welcome Dr. Danielle Sherlock, a Ruminant Science Manager at Adisseo and a distinguished researcher with extensive experience in dairy cow…
How each trail works
1 · Understand the topicPlain-language background on why it matters to your herd and your milk check.
2 · Hear from the expertsUniversity researchers and Adisseo scientists from Adisseo-sponsored episodes of The Dairy Podcast Show, The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast and The Beef Podcast Show.
3 · See the evidenceTrial results, ADSA abstracts and SmartMails that back up the science.
4 · Put it to workThe Adisseo solutions and calculators that apply each concept on farm.
Solutions featured across the trails
Smartamine® MAX
The newest member of the Smartamine® rumen-protected methionine family.
Rumen-protected methionine option for herds balancing metabolizable methionine. See the brochure for specifications.
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Smartamine® M
Rumen-protected methionine (pH-sensitive coating releases methionine in the abomasum).
Supplies metabolizable methionine — typically the first-limiting amino acid in North American dairy rations — to support milk protein and fat yield, health and reproduction.
Product details →MetaSmart®
Patented ester of methionine hydroxy analogue (HMTBa); pelletable and stable in liquid feeds.
About half is absorbed to supply metabolizable methionine; the remainder supports rumen fermentation and microbial protein — useful where pellets or liquid feeds are the delivery route.
Product details →Smartamine® ML
Rumen-protected source of metabolizable lysine (with methionine).
Helps close lysine gaps when balancing for both first-limiting amino acids, supporting component yields and energy-corrected milk.
Product details →RumenSmart™
Ruminally active HMTBa (not a source of metabolizable methionine).
Targets diet-induced milk fat depression by supporting normal rumen biohydrogenation and de novo fatty acid synthesis.
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Selisseo®
100% hydroxy-selenomethionine (OH-SeMet), a pure organic selenium source.
Builds selenium reserves that support antioxidant defense, immunity and milk quality through calving, heat stress and other challenges.
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DynOmik™
Feed additive fed at 2.5–5 g/head/day; pelletable.
Aims to increase intake and nutrient availability and shift rumen fermentation toward propionate, supporting milk output and a lower carbon footprint per unit of milk.
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Palatability products
Adisseo’s palatability line: a range of flavors and appetite stimulants for dairy feeds, including pellets for robotic milking systems.
Encourages intake and voluntary visits to the robot, helping keep milkings per day up.
Product details →SmartLine™ portfolio
Adisseo's family of rumen-protected methionine solutions.
Brings Smartamine® and MetaSmart® together so nutritionists can match the methionine source to the delivery system.
Product details →Get new research in your inbox
SmartMails™ deliver Adisseo’s latest trial results and SmartLine™ research updates to dairy producers and nutritionists.
