The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt - Dr. Eduardo Rico: Omega-3 & Inflammation Control | Ep. 128

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Eduardo Rico, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, explains how omega-3 fatty acids influence inflammation and metabolic balance in dairy cows. Discussion includes the biological role of essential fatty acids, the control of inflammation during critical periods such as calving, and challenges related to dietary supply and rumen protection. Learn how nutrition strategies may support healthier immune responses in modern dairy herds. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Omega-3 functions
• Inflammation in dairy cows
• Omega-6 balance
• Omega-3 sources

Meet the guest:

Dr. Eduardo Rico is an Assistant Professor of Population Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture, and Food Security at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on how nutrition influences metabolism, inflammation, and health in dairy cows, especially during the transition from gestation to lactation. Work includes studies on fatty acids, metabolic dysfunction, and immune responses in modern dairy systems. 

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Learn more from Dr. Eduardo Rico on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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