Dr. Lucas Rebelo: α-Amylase in Corn Silage & Grain | Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Ep. 62

Dr. Lucas Rebelo: α-Amylase in Corn Silage & Grain | Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Ep. 62

The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Episode 62

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Rebelo from Adisseo shares key research on how corn with high alpha-amylase expression affects dairy cattle nutrition. He discusses the trial results, highlighting improvements in dry matter intake, increased milk production, and the nuanced impacts on microbial protein synthesis.

What you’ll learn

  • Amylase-rich corn effects
  • Lactation performance results
  • Microbial protein synthesis
  • Starch digestibility insights
  • Grain processing challenges

This episode is part of the Milk Components, Forage & Feed Strategy Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →

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