Rick Brown: Preventing Hypocalcemia Through Nutrition | Ep. 218
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Rick Brown, Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, discusses close-up diet strategies to reduce hypocalcemia and improve transition cow performance. He explains emerging research on phosphorus management, links between inflammation and calcium regulation, and practical ways dairy teams can support dry matter intake, herd health, and profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Reducing serum phosphorus before calving can activate physiological responses that support calcium regulation and strengthen transition performance in dairy cattle.”
Meet the guest: Rick Brown earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and has built a career focused on dairy nutrition and transition cow performance. After roles at Perdue Farms and Perdue AgSolutions, he became Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, supporting practical nutrition strategies for healthier and more productive dairy herds. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Rick Brown on all major platforms.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:57) Introduction
- (02:43) Close-up diets
- (04:10) Managing phosphorus
- (08:17) Transition health impacts
- (14:17) Dry matter intake
- (18:12) Herd performance goals
- (23:23) Final Questions
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