Dr. Corinna Brock: Fatty Acids & Dairy Cattle | Ep. 131

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Corinna Brock, PhD in Animal Nutrition, discusses fatty acid nutrition in dairy cows. She highlights the expanding role of fats in enhancing energy density, supporting metabolic health, and boosting fertility in high-producing cows. Dr. Brock also shares innovations in fat blends that improve productivity while addressing methane emissions. Listen on all major platforms!

"Fats have different roles in cow metabolism, including milk fat increase, body maintenance, and immune support."

Meet the guest: Dr. Corinna Brock earned her Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, where she researched the effects of green tea extract on dairy cow health during the peripartum period. She also holds a Master’s in Animal Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Nutritional Sciences from the same institution, focusing on feed additives and selenium nutrition. 

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:36) Introduction
• (05:43) Role of dietary fats
• (09:00) Rumen protection mechanisms
• (12:14) Benefits of palmitic acid
• (16:49) Oleic acid advantages
• (21:44) Fat-feeding economics
• (28:29) Closing thoughts

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