Shedrack Omale: Red Seaweed for Cows | Ep. 110

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Shedrack Omale from Iowa State University shares his research on using red seaweed to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows. He explains how bromoform in seaweed disrupts methane production, its potential on-farm applications, and how it compares with other mitigation strategies. Learn how sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. Listen now on all major platforms! "Red seaweed contains bromoform, which is the active ingredient that can cut down methane emissions." Meet the guest: Shedrack Omale https://www.linkedin.com/in/shedrackomale/ is a Ph.D. student in Nutritional Physiology at Iowa State University and Feed Manager at the ISU Dairy Teaching and Research Farm. His research focuses on strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows, advancing sustainability in cattle nutrition. Click here to read the full research article: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382108152_Dose-dependent_effects_of_tank-grown_Asparagopsis_taxiformis_Brominata_on_enteric_methane_emissions_and_production_performance_of_dairy_cows Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:49) Introduction (02:47) Guest background (04:39) Red seaweed (05:29) Environmental impact reduction (06:25) Seaweed effects (07:49) Cow health findings (11:15) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) - Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) - Zinpro (https://www.zinpro.com/isoferm/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/dairynutritionblackbelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/