In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, we're privileged to have Corwin Holtz, a distinguished figure in dairy consulting, touching upon the evolution of the dairy industry, ruminant nutrition, and the pivotal role of mycotoxins in dairy management. Corwin's vast experience and strategic approach toward addressing mycotoxins, coupled with his emphasis on herd health and profitability, make this episode a treasure trove of knowledge for dairy professionals. Tune in to glean valuable wisdom from Corwin's illustrious career and practical advice for navigating the complexities of dairy farming.
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Meet Corwin Holtz, the founding member and consultant at Holtz Nelson Dairy Consultants, LLC. With a rich background that spans from the Californian dairy industry to academia and commercial feed business, Corwin has dedicated his career to enhancing dairy nutrition and management. His expertise lies in maximizing cow health and productivity, emphasizing sustainable practices that benefit farm profitability and environmental stewardship. Corwin's journey from obtaining his degree in Dairy Science at Cal Poly to his impactful work in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New England, showcases his commitment to the dairy sector. A key figure in dairy education and advocacy, Corwin's contributions have earned him recognition and respect within the industry, making him a true asset to the dairy community.
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18 March 2024
18 Mar 2024
According to the most recent 2023 North America corn crop mycotoxin survey from dsm-firmenich, 76% of the samples tested positive for Zearalenone. Its effects can impair reproduction and cause spontaneous abortions, resulting in enormous economic losses to dairy producers. Here's how to recognize the effects of zearalenone in dairy cattle.
20 Nov 2023
As 2023 corn harvest concludes this fall, we also wrap up our article series which has reviewed risk factors for mycotoxin contamination (September) and assessed this growing season’s stressors to predict what mycotoxins may be found (October) by sharing preliminary findings of the dsm-firmenich 2023 US corn mycotoxin survey and discussing how changes in the analytical method (August) may influence this year’s results.
15 May 2023
Trichothecenes are a large family of mycotoxins that are produced by various species of Fusarium molds that are believed to be produced after stress conditions followed by wet weather during flowering. Most often, trichothecenes occur in field conditions prior to harvest and have been found in cereal grains, silages, by-product, dry hay, pasture grasses and other sources of feedstuffs, making trichothecenes one of the most common mycotoxins identified in cattle feeds.
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