Show Notes
In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Massimo Bionaz from Oregon State University explains how nutrigenomics can support dairy cow performance. He details how bioactive compounds can regulate gene expression to reduce inflammation, improve transition periods, and support metabolic balance. Understand the science behind transcription factors and fatty acid interactions. Listen now on all major platforms!
Click here to read the full research articles: Nutrigenomics in dairy cows: Nutrients, transcription factors, and techniques - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26641164/
Advances in fatty acids nutrition in dairy cows: from gut to cells and effects on performance - https://jasbsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40104-020-00512-8
Functional Role of PPARs in Ruminants: Potential Targets for Fine-Tuning Metabolism during Growth and Lactation - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2013/684159
"Nutrigenomics is trying to exploit bioactive compounds in the feed that interact with the genome."
Meet the guest: Dr. Massimo Bionaz https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-bionaz-61aba22a/ is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University. His research focuses on nutrigenomics, milk and human health, dairy cow welfare, systems biology, and hemp byproducts as livestock feed. He earned his Ph.D. in Dairy Husbandry and Production from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy, where he studied liver function and inflammation in dairy cows. Learn more from Dr. Massimo Bionaz on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:48) Introduction (03:52) What is nutrigenomics (05:28) Transcription factors explained (07:40) Fatty acids and health (08:53) Inflammation during transition (11:10) Benefits for producers (14:21) Closing thoughts
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