18: Top Dairy Diseases: How Nutrition and Mycotoxins Impact Herd Health and Economic Losses

In this episode of Ruminate This, we explore the top 12 diseases causing the greatest economic losses in the global dairy industry and the critical role nutrition and mycotoxins play. At an alarming cost of $12 billion annually, subclinical ketosis leads the list globally, while in the U.S., mastitis ranks number one, with yearly losses reaching $2 billion.While better cattle management, facility improvements, and environmental control are essential, nutrition is still a major factor in preventing diseases. Even the best ration is ineffective if cows aren't consuming it properly. Mycotoxins further complicate the issue by triggering inflammation and weakening the immune system, leaving cows more vulnerable to disease. Tune in as host Scott Zehr, and Agrarian Solutions Vice President of Nutrition, Dr. Larry Roth, discuss how to better protect your herd from these costly health issues!To learn more about this topic, reach out to us at [email protected]. To stay up-to-date on our latest episodes, get exclusive insights on livestock nutrition, and discover cutting-edge research, sign up here: https://agrariansolutions.com/podcast.Social Links:YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@RuminateThisYouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/@agrariansolutions5557LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/agrarian-solutions/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AgrarianSolutionsInstagram Page:  https://www.instagram.com/agrariansolutions/Website: https://agrariansolutions.com/Got a Question or want free Mycotoxin Testing? Send us a Message!!