The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio: Genetics for Methane Reduction | Ep. 20

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio from the University of California, Davis, explores the role of genetics in improving feed efficiency and reducing methane emissions in dairy cows. He explains how genomic tools and reference populations are being developed to help farmers select more efficient, lower-emission animals. Learn how genetics, management, and feeding strategies can work together for a more sustainable dairy industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Genetic tools
• Methane reduction
• Feed efficiency
• Reference populations
• Management strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio is an Assistant Professor in Animal Genetics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on the genetics of complex traits in livestock, genome-microbiome interactions, and strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions while enhancing energy efficiency in dairy cows. 

Learn how genetics can transform dairy sustainability with Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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