On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with CHR Hansen's Dr. Steve Lerner to discuss how there’s a lot of buzz these days about probiotics and their role in human medicine and animal agriculture. There’s an ever-increasing range of probiotic products in our grocery and health food stores and available to us from animal product suppliers. However, what they are and how they work isn’t really well understand by the consumer. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Diamond V's Swine Business Strategy Leader, Dr. Karen Robertson. They discuss how swine producers that have switched to an antibiotic free production system continue to look for new alternatives to fight swine diseases. They will dive into new research on utilizing nutritional products to help fight Strep suis. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Zinpro's Research and Nutritional Service team member, Dr. Jeff Weyers. They discuss an age-old problem in raising dairy animals that is known as “Hairy Heel Warts”. As it is not a new problem, dairymen & women continue to battle it and its negative effects. Research has shown a “program” approach to be most effective rather than just focusing on hygiene. Research has shown the positive affect of nutrition in combating this long standing disease. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Kemin's Dr. Vanessa Iseri to disucss how livestock and poultry producers are continuously faced with challenges to feed quality. Molds and mycotoxins are two such feed quality profit robbers that can have significant negative impacts on animal health and performance. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Central Life Sciences' Casey White to discuss how Horn Fly control is an essential consideration on any beef operation. When left unchecked, horn fly populations can affect the health and profitability of beef cattle. With options for fly-control solutions growing by the day, it can be difficult to know which product to select. When it comes to fly infestations on cattle, the best results are going to come from a product designed specifically to control horn flies. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Elanco's Dr. Sara Place to discuss how climate change is a hot topic today. Today we will take a deep dive into cattle's role in helping to nurture the earth. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Kemin's Technical Services Manager, Dr. Tom Marsteller. They discuss a new approach to healthier animals that is not an antibiotic but is characterized as an “active microbial”. It is fed daily but has no withdrawal. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Novus' Dr. Brad Lawrence to discuss how when pigs don’t eat, bad bacteria can take over the gut. When these bad bugs outnumber the good ones, producers may see diarrhea or loss of productivity. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Zinpro's Dr. Chris Reinhardt to discuss how it seems that receiving cattle and stress are synonymous.  Much care goes into the planning process of bringing cattle into an operation, and ensuring they stay healthy and get up on feed quickly. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more

 On today's episode, John Ratzenberger sits down with Phibro's Animate Product Director, Dr. Ken Zanzalari to discuss how today’s agricultural business environment does not allow for complacency.  Businesses must pay attention to every detail affecting the profitability of their operation.  For dairy producers, managing areas that impact herd health, milk production and reproductive efficiency are paramount to operational success. Join us for this week's episode of Nutra Blend's Animal Agriculture podcast!  ..read more