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The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Laura Hernandez: Managing Hypocalcemia | Ep. 120

the dairy nutrition blackbelt podcast Feb 05, 2026

In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Laura Hernandez, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explores key insights on managing hypocalcemia in dairy cattle. She discusses strategies to prevent both delayed and persistent hypocalcemia, as well as the concept of transient hypocalcemia, highlighting their impact on cow health and lactation performance. Don't miss the chance to revisit this discussion on optimizing dairy cattle health, productivity, and lifetime performance. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

  • Preventing hypocalcemia
  • Delayed vs persistent hypocalcemia
  • Transient hypocalcemia 
  • Calcium mobilization in lactation
  • Dietary strategies for prevention

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Laura Hernandez is a Professor of Lactation Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she directs the Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology Graduate Program. With a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona, her research focuses on calcium homeostasis during lactation and preventing milk fever in dairy cattle.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

 

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