The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. José Santos: Calcium Disorders in Transition Cows | Ep. 136

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. José Santos, Professor at the University of Florida, explains calcium regulation in dairy cows and how mineral-related disorders during transition affect health, intake, immunity, and lactation outcomes. Learn the differences between clinical and subclinical hypocalcemia and why recovery after calving matters. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Calcium regulation
• Hypocalcemia consequences
• Dyscalcemia risk
• Colostrum demand
• Inflammation effects

Meet the guest:

Dr. José Santos is a Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida. His work focuses on dairy cow health, production, reproduction, and nutrition-health interactions, with prior experience at UC Davis and training at the University of Arizona, UC Davis, and the University of Sydney. Hear more from Dr. Santos on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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