The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Richard Paratte: Lysine and Milk Production | Ep. 133

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Richard Paratte, dairy nutritionist at Vetagro, explains how lysine drives milk production efficiency beyond crude protein. He explores amino acid balance, rumen protection technologies, and how precision delivery improves milk protein and fat synthesis. Get practical insights on microencapsulation and metabolic coordination to improve performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Lysine's role explained
• Amino acid balance
• Rumen protection methods
• Matrix release technology
• Milk fat mechanisms

Meet the guest:

Dr. Richard Paratte earned a PhD in Animal Science and has over 20 years of global experience in ruminant nutrition and agribusiness. As a dairy nutritionist and specialist in precision nutrition and microencapsulation, his work focuses on improving efficiency, animal health, and sustainability in dairy systems. 

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