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There are a lot of interesting crossovers between land health, human health, and livestock health. One thing that has been impressed on me as a nutrition therapist/butcher/farmer is how little we are looking at the crossover in these spaces. Sitting down with Lily Nichols is always a pleasure because we get to tease out what we know about livestock that we don't know about humans when it comes to fertility, lactation, and birth and we get to look at what we know about human health that is directly tied to the health of the soil and the food we eat. This is the second time Lily Nichols, registered dietician, joined me on the Mind, Body, and Soil podcast and it's not to be missed! Over 2600 citations in her new book "Real Food for Fertility" - out today! Episode 73 of the Mind, Body, and Soil Podcast: Your Fertility is Your Health: Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN We discuss what it means to optimize for fertility - and for vitality. This episode is for everyone: men, women, people trying to conceive and not! Lily’s new book “Real Food for Fertility,” centers on how whole foods can enhance fertility. The book is backed by extensive research with over 2,500 citations and comes recommended for those looking to improve their health. In the episode, we draw attention to the similarities between soil, animal, and human health, as well as the negative effects of modern living that underscore the critical role of preconception health. Tune in for a discussion that includes explorations on egg/sperm quality, menstruation as a vital sign, amino acids, vegetarian diets in pregnancy, micronutrient balance, and more! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts.

Breed for fertility, feed for fertility, manage for fertility – this phrase encapsulates the approach Siebren Jacobi has taken to capture greater herd performance and profitability at Rocking S Dairy in Modesto, California. Virtus Nutrition, LLC https://lnkd.in/gZFg4en9

Reduce the relative abundance of Treponema(the bacteria commonly associated with digital dermatitis) in your herds with a simple replacement of sulfate trace minerals for IntelliBond hydroxychloride Cu, Zn and Mn. Give this quick podcast with Dr. Wenner and Dr. Weiss a listen! Let me know if you’d like more info into this topic and how IntelliBond can improve your herds health and productivity. Selko USA

Great episode by Benjamin Wenner and Bill Weiss that discusses Treponema and how IntelliBond trace minerals can reduce herd health issues. Wisenetix Dairy CampusAdisseo Give it a listen!

Feeding supplemental choline during the transition period can improve milk production through peak production and whole lactation. Balchem Animal Nutrition and Health https://lnkd.in/gGcF56vt

Calf lung health and immunity - how to keep calves healthy and thriving - is what Julia Hamann and I discussed in the most recent DairyVoice podcast. Tune in to hear this expert give her two cents!

How embryo transfer technology offers farms a compelling strategy to help overcome the reproductive challenges of heat stress while offering the improved marketability of full beef calves. Simplot Grower Solutions https://lnkd.in/gjppwxuy

Understanding PRRS shedding patterns in our sow herds may help us to create and refine strategies during PRRS elimination attempts that can shorten herd closure times and increase chances of success. This podcast by Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham, Director of Health, reviews two case studies that examine PRRS shedding patterns, along with several conclusions and recommendations to help swine producers in their PRRS management strategies. https://ow.ly/aJ4H50SSfwR

Breed composition and average daily gain can impact the bottom line of your beef-on-dairy calves. Consider implementing technology to help you monitor both. Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health https://lnkd.in/gRNq-ZPU

Kudos to Keith Pearson, PhD, RD for the great work he is doing to advance the nutritional care of patients living with ALS! Learn more about his work and collaborative efforts on the latest episode of the Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) Podcast.