Dr. Dave Beede, Michigan State University, was one of the presenter during the pre-conference symposium of the Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop. He spoke on “Revisiting Prepartum DCAD: Reducing Hypocalcemia of Transition Cows.” The symposium was sponsored by Prince Agri Products.

Afterward I sat down with him to ask a few questions including:

Why is it vital to maintain proper blood calcium levels through the transition period to support a healthy and successful lactation?

Could you define subclinical hypocalcemia, and explain why monitoring is important.

What are the benefits of a negative DCAD (dietary cation-anion difference) diet as part of a close-up ration, and your recommendations for formulating such a diet?

What role can Vitamin D supplementation play?

Dr. Beede answers these questions and more so listen in to hear the answers!

Listen to my interview with Dr. Beede here: Interview with Dr. Dave Beede

Prince Agri Products Dairy Pre-Conference Symposium Photo Album