The Dairy Podcast Show · Episode 119
EP 119Guest: Dr. Kraig Peel — Dairy reproduction and amino acid nutrition specialist
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kraig Peel, from Adisseo, explores the role of amino acid balancing—especially methionine—in enhancing reproductive health and boosting production efficiency in dairy cows. Dr. Peel breaks down how optimizing methionine levels can significantly impact fertility and overall herd performance, offering practical strategies to improve herd health and productivity.
What you’ll learn
- Nutritional management
- Bypass amino acids
- Methionine benefits
- Reproductive health in dairy
- Holistic consulting strategies
This episode is part of the Amino Acid Nutrition & Production Efficiency and Reproduction & Herd Development Knowledge Trails. See all Knowledge Trails →
Adisseo solutions discussed in this topic
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.
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.
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.
