Dr. Dwain Bunting: Summer Humidity and Mineral Stability | Ep. 142
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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Dwain Bunting from Barentz Animal Nutrition North America discusses how summer humidity affects the stability of potassium carbonate, mineral buffers, and dairy concentrate mixes. He explains ingredient reactivity, moisture risks, formulation considerations, and practical strategies to improve mix stability during periods of hot, humid weather. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Summer humidity raises the reactivity of potassium carbonate and mineral buffers, making chemical stability a serious concern inside dairy concentrate mixtures during the hottest months."
Meet the guest: Dr. Dwain Bunting https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwain-bunting-7b26697a/ is a ruminant nutritionist with more than 27 years of industry and academic experience across dairy and beef systems. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Biochemistry and has worked in research, teaching, product development, and global technical support roles. Currently serving as a Technical Service Dairy Nutritionist at Barentz Animal Nutrition North America, he focuses on applied dairy nutrition and formulation strategies. Listen to Dr. Dwain Bunting on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:41) Introduction (01:16) Summer humidity (03:23) Mineral risks (05:25) Potassium buffers (06:40) Moisture control (07:41) Summer caution (08:31) Closing thoughts
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