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Welcome to the Microbials Matter Podcast, where microbials matter! Our host, Dr. William Zimmer, veterinarian, and founder of Bio-Vet has been researching and developing microbial and nutritional products to support digestion and overall health in livestock for 30 years. Experts join the podcast to talk about all things animal health and nutrition and how the microbiome plays a critical role in animal health and vitality. For more information, visit Bio-Vet.com for more.
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Hydration: Are Your Animals Actually Drinking Enough?
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Water is the most vital nutrient—no debate. Traditionally, it has been easier to monitor the hydration of younger animals. However, tracking water intake in older livestock presents a challenge. How can you measure water consumption, if at all? Dr. Haas explores the impact of dehydration, even at the cellular level, and shares best practices for en…
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At first glance, it may seem like all microbes and microbial products are practically the same. However, if you take a closer look, there is more to the story. There is a difference when it comes to the quantity of microbials and knowledge of how direct fed microbials interact within the body and each other. Bio-Vet is a trusted source on all thing…
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Not all microorganisms were created equal and every farm has microorganisms. Dr. Haas walks us through the story of microbiology focusing on what types of organisms exist, how they are classified, and most importantly what that means for animal health. One of the best defenses to detrimental microbes is beneficial microbes. These microbes coupled w…
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VFD, Vaccines, and Microbials: What’s the Story?
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The story of microbiology and microbes is interwoven with management and animal health. Dr. Haas takes a bigger picture look at how this story ties together with industry changes, preventative measures, and price volatility. The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) has brought about changes in relationships with veterinarians and how farmers manage anim…
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The Next BIG Thing in Supporting Animal Health
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Bio-Vet has been a leader in ruminant nutrition innovation for over 30 years. Founded by Dr. Bill Zimmer, the company recognized early on the critical role the rumen and small intestine microbes play in not only digestion but overall animal health. This insight led to the development of a diverse range of products designed to support animal health.…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to impact animals across the U.S., with no immediate signs of slowing down. Since keeping wild birds off farms is nearly impossible, what steps can farmers take to help curb the spread? Advancements in testing and technology are playing a crucial role. For example, rumen monitors can detect drops i…
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Viral and Infectious Disease: Past. Present. Future.
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Livestock owners and managers are well-acquainted with the risks diseases pose to their herds and livelihoods. In this episode, Dr. Nate Haas explores the history of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, hoof-and-mouth disease, and BSE, which have significantly impacted production agriculture. Discover effective management practices to mitigate th…
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Investing in Health Support VS Paying for Treatment
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Given the volatility of today’s prices and weather, protecting livestock has become more important than ever. Prices for youngstock continue to soar among dairy and beef herds. So how do we get the best productive life and growth out of these animals? With good management and health support with microbials, along with a strong relationship with our…
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Cold Stress Isn’t Just about Colder Temperatures
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Across the US, temperatures are starting to fall as the winter season sets in. While the heat of the summer can bring the onset of heat stress within hours, cold stress brings a different set of challenges during cooler temperatures. Dr. Nate Haas, Director of Applied Research and Technical Services, talks about how much more energy is needed when …
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Serving Farms from Coast to Coast, No Matter the Size or Management
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In this episode, we chat with Gary Grimsman, National Sales Director for Bio-Vet. He has over 25 years of experience with Bio-Vet and talks about what he has seen on farms from north to south and east to west. Take time to listen to his stories of how the industry has changed and why he loves what he does. No matter the size or management style, Bi…
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The Story of 2023 Feedstuffs and Animal Health into 2024
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2023 has seen one of the most difficult and diverse growing seasons on record. Coast to coast there were either unprecedented rains or one of the driest years on record. This year’s crops were not only a challenge to grow and harvest but so was quality and consistency. Dr. Nathan Haas discusses how this year’s crop will play into animal health and …
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From 30 to 90 days, calves' need to grow and develop the rumen, so they support their growth on grains and forages. However, so many times our weaning benchmarks are not taking into consideration stress, the changes that need to occur in the microbiome, and how much management is needed. Dr. Zimmer discusses popular benchmarks and how we can best s…
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Why the First 30 Days are Critical for Newborn Calves
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Newborn calves experience a variety of stressors coupled with high energy needs. In this episode of Microbials Matter, Dr. Zimmer walks us through the management and nutritional support we can provide calves within the first moments of life, up to the first 30 days. He also discusses how calves prioritize energy and why providing nutritional suppor…
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Acidosis: A Silent Destructive Metabolic Disease
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Acidosis is one of the hardest metabolic disorders for dairy farmers to identify. Oftentimes we are unaware of sub-acute cases and symptoms often only show in severe cases. So how do we negate this disease that can affect calves on up to mature cows? Listen along as we hear from Dr. William Zimmer about acidosis and what steps can be taken to give …
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Navigating Heat Stress and Dehydration in Livestock
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As temperatures and humidity rise, so does the risk of heat stress and dehydration, across species. Keeping a close eye on animals becomes critical along with clean, fresh water and electrolytes. Dr. Zimmer talks through a holistic approach to heat stress and dehydration and what steps can help support animals during this vulnerable time period. Fo…
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Combating Milk Fever Takes a Multi-Nutritional Approach
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Milk fever is more than just a lack of calcium. It’s a delicate balance of calcium, hormones, pH and more. And while the obvious answer seems to be to add more calcium to prevent milk fever or to IV every cow, you may be doing more harm than good. Learn how nutrition, coupled with the right calcium supplements at the right time can lead to even mor…
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Energy balance is KEY to preventing a myriad of health issues in cattle, especially metabolic diseases in early lactation. Join Dr. Zimmer and Dr. Haas as they talk about how subclinical ketosis has a domino effect for the health of a dairy cow. They also discuss the most susceptible time frames for ketosis and how to navigate this energy balance b…
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Yogurt for Cows – Microbials and Digestion in Livestock
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How can we help livestock, help themselves? In this episode of Microbials Matter, we explore the nature of microbes and the microbiome that drives the health and productivity of animals. Dr. Zimmer sits down to chat about microbial and nutritional support and how we arrived here today. For information or additional episodes, visit Bio-Vet.com. See …
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