The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Tricia Wood: Gut Health & Milk Production | Ep. 171

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Tricia Wood from Lallemand Animal Nutrition explains how microbial balance impacts feed efficiency, health, and milk production in dairy cattle. She outlines practical strategies for improving silage quality, preventing dysbiosis, and enhancing gut integrity through the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. Learn how to manage feed risks and optimize rumen function. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Microbial feed challenges
• Dysbiosis and gut health
• Silage audit strategies
• Role of pro, pre and postbiotics
• Feed contamination risks

Meet the guest:

Dr. Tricia Wood earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from Iowa State University, focusing on calf immune development and nutritional support. With over 15 years of experience in dairy feed additives, she now works as a Ruminant Technical Services Rep and Field Services Support Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. Her expertise supports dairy producers in the western U.S. with strategies to improve microbial balance and feed quality.
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