The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Laura Hernandez: Understanding Calcium Homeostasis | Ep. 54

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin-Madison explains why low calcium after calving is not always a problem. She discusses transient hypocalcemia, dyscalcemia, feed intake, mammary calcium demand, and why timing matters when deciding whether a fresh cow needs intervention. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Calcium homeostasis differences
• Transient hypocalcemia effects
• Dyscalcemia risk factors
• Early detection challenges
• Mammary gland influence

Meet the guest:

Dr. Laura Hernandez is Professor of Lactation Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on mammary gland biology, calcium homeostasis, and the transition from pregnancy to lactation in dairy cattle. Learn more from Dr. Laura Hernandez on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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