Dr. Michael Van Amburgh: Amino Acid Needs in Dairy Cows | Ep. 126
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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Van Amburgh from Cornell University explains how modern dairy cows respond to balanced essential amino acids and why energy-based models reshape requirement predictions. He explains new insights from the CNCPS model, unexpected links between amino acids and milk fat synthesis, and what future high-component cows may be capable of producing. Listen now on all major platforms.
"Energy supply provides a clearer foundation for determining essential amino acid requirements in modern dairy cattle, especially as production levels continue to shift."
Meet the guest: Dr. Mike Van Amburgh https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-van-amburgh-1b7b2812/ is a Professor of Animal Science at Cornell University, where he has been a faculty member for 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Cornell and a BS in Dairy Science from The Ohio State University. He is well known for his work on the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System and his leadership in the Cornell Dairy Fellows program.
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What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:06) Introduction (01:52) Guest background (02:41) Amino acid needs (05:54) Milk fat role (09:35) Production potential (12:25) Herd performance (14:06) Closing thoughts
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