The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Frank Mitloehner: Nitrogen Excretion & Amino Acid Balancing | Ep. 111

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis explores the complex environmental impacts of nitrogen excretion in dairy cattle. He breaks down how nitrogen behaves in the environment, compares it to methane, and discusses the role of precision feeding and manure management in reducing emissions. Learn how to balance productivity with sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Reactive nitrogen 
• Precision protein feeding
• Manure management solutions
• Cost-effective mitigation

Meet the guest:

Dr. Frank Mitloehner is a professor and air quality specialist at UC Davis, where he leads the CLEAR Center, focused on the environmental impact of animal agriculture. His work targets air emissions and sustainable practices in livestock systems, with emphasis on nitrogen and methane management.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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