Dr. Jacquelyn Boerman: Protein Mobilization in Cows | Ep. 41

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jacquelyn Boerman, an associate professor at Purdue University, explores the intricacies of protein mobilization, its measurement, and its implications. Learn how understanding and managing protein reserves can lead to more efficient and healthier dairy production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cows with a lot of muscle reserves mobilize it at the end of their gestation, resulting in greater calf birth weights."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jacquelyn Boerman completed her BS from Cornell University before continuing on to the University of Illinois for her MS, and Michigan State University for her PhD. Since 2017, Dr. Boerman has been at Purdue University, where she holds a three-way appointment in research, teaching, and extension focused on dairy nutrition and management.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:04) Protein mobilization insights
• (02:55) Methods to estimate protein mobilization
• (03:43) Quantifying muscle loss in cows
• (05:09) Excessive protein mobilization
• (08:04) Nutritional strategies
• (09:48) Closing thoughts

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