The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Dwain Bunting: DCAD And Palatability | Ep. 121

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Dwain Bunting, Technical Service Dairy Nutritionist at Barentz Animal Nutrition, explains how DCAD products can influence palatability and short-term feed intake in dairy cows. He shares insights from controlled research evaluating cow behavior, intake patterns, and product formulation strategies. Dr. Bunting highlights practical implications for formulation decisions and field expectations. Get a technical perspective that supports better nutritional outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• DCAD palatability effects
• Intake behavior responses
• Study design choices
• Cow adaptation patterns
• Practical formulation insight

Meet the guest:

Dr. Dwain Bunting 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 served in research, teaching, and global technical support roles. Currently a Technical Consultant at Barentz Animal Nutrition, his work focuses on applied dairy nutrition and formulation strategies. 

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