Dr Maeve Williams, a post-doctoral researcher with Teagasc, joins the pod to talk about her research into cow genetics and identifying traits which can help breed more productive, healthier cows. Some might even call it the search for the Irish supercow.

Prof Paul Cotter, Head of Food Biosciences at Teagasc, joins host Jeremy Probert to talk about his work – including fermented dairy products and their health benefits, mapping the microbiome of milk to understand how better to use it for gut health.