62 episodes

RumiNation is a series of conversations with key influencers in the North American dairy and cattle industries. The discussions focus on topics such as animal welfare, management, profitability, productivity, longevity, and sustainability.

RumiNation Jefo

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RumiNation is a series of conversations with key influencers in the North American dairy and cattle industries. The discussions focus on topics such as animal welfare, management, profitability, productivity, longevity, and sustainability.

    Jean Fontaine, Founder of JEFO, on Livestock Feed and Industry Evolution

    Jean Fontaine, Founder of JEFO, on Livestock Feed and Industry Evolution

    Jefo founder Jean Fontaine explores Jefo's 40-year journey, emphasizing the need for openness to change, precision nutrition's impact, and the value of building rich customer relationships.

    • 23 min
    Jean Fontaine, président fondateur de Jefo, sur l'alimentation du bétail et l'évolution de l'industrie

    Jean Fontaine, président fondateur de Jefo, sur l'alimentation du bétail et l'évolution de l'industrie

    Jean Fontaine, fondateur de Jefo, souligne l'importance de l'adaptation au changement, les avantages de la précision qu’apporte la technologie et la nécessité de mesurer et de comprendre les données.

    • 20 min
    Impact of Stocking Density on Milk Production and Profitability

    Impact of Stocking Density on Milk Production and Profitability

    Dr. Albert De Vries discusses the complexities of stocking density in dairy, highlighting economic principles, the linear relationship between overstocking and cow losses, and the importance of careful calculations for optimal outcomes.

    • 24 min
    Demystifying De Novo Fatty Acid Synthesis

    Demystifying De Novo Fatty Acid Synthesis

    Explore de novo fatty acids in milk fat tests with Dr. Débora Santschi who shares insights on their impact, and strategies for optimizing production.

    • 21 min
    Cow-Calf Separation in Dairy Farming

    Cow-Calf Separation in Dairy Farming

    Dr. Marina Von Keyserlingk discusses the evolving conversation on cow-calf separation and suggests practices with societal values to maintain consumer trust.

    • 32 min
    Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Beef Feeding Systems

    Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Beef Feeding Systems

    Dr. Pedro Carvalho and Dr. Greg Eckerle discuss the transition from calf range to feedlot, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities in feeding beef on dairy crosses.

    • 29 min

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