The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Alice Brandao: Insulin Resistance in Dairy Cows | Ep. 115

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Alice Brandao from Texas A&M University explores how insulin resistance, feed additives, and energy sources influence dairy cattle health. She shares insights from her work in Brazil, where challenging conditions call for adaptive nutritional strategies. Learn what impacts immune modulation and metabolic responses in transition cows. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Insulin resistance factors
• Chromium supplementation effects
• Non-starch energy sources
• Immune modulation strategies
• Feed additive challenges

Meet the guest:

Dr. Alice Brandao is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University's Department of Animal Science. With a background in veterinary medicine from Brazil, she pursued her M.S. in Dairy Science and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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