The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196
May 19, 2026In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jess McArt from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses calcium balance in fresh cows, subclinical hypocalcemia, rumination monitoring, and prevention strategies for improving transition cow health. She explains how dairy professionals can more effectively identify high-risk cows and apply practical management tools to improve production and reproductive outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Transition cow management
- Subclinical hypocalcemia
- Fresh cow calcium
- Milk fever prevention
- Rumination monitoring
Meet the guest:
Dr. Jess McArt is a Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. Her research focuses on transition cow health, calcium metabolism, dairy production medicine, and herd-level management strategies that improve dairy cattle performance and health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Jess McArt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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