The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Nicole Reisinger: Phytogenic Solutions for Dairy Cows | Ep. 179

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Nicole Reisinger from dsm-firmenich breaks down how phytogenic feed additives fit into practical dairy nutrition. She shares how these plant-based compounds can influence rumen function, gut integrity, inflammation, and overall cow comfort, and highlights how biomarkers and modern in vitro tools help fine-tune their use on farm. Hear how phytogenics can support cows facing heat stress, subacute acidosis, and other common herd challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Phytogenic feed additives basics
• Biomarkers in ruminant health
• Heat stress and gut barrier
• Future of phytogenic solutions

Meet the guest:

Dr. Nicole Reisinger is a Senior Scientist at the dsm-firmenich Animal Health and Nutrition Center in Tulln, Austria, with a PhD in biotechnology and advanced training in behavior, neurobiology, and cognition. Her research focuses on biomarkers in ruminants, endotoxins, gut health, and complex host-based in vitro and organ chip models, with applications in dairy cattle nutrition, welfare, and precision solutions. 

Hear more from Dr. Nicole Reisinger on The Dairy Podcast Show on all major platforms.
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