The Dairy Podcast Show - Scott Brenner: A Shift in Dairy Feeding | Ep. 213

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Scott Brenner, owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, shares how adopting a nutrition strategy focused on beneficial rumen microorganisms changed his approach to feeding cows. He explains why digestible forages, dry cow feed access, mineral choices, and water management all matter when improving efficiency on a dairy operation. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Digestible fiber importance
• Nutrient dense forages
• Dry cow feeding
• Water management
• Forage harvesting strategies

Meet the guest:

Scott Brenner is the owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, a family-owned dairy in northwest Illinois. The farm milks about 1,000 cows and is co-owned with his wife and partners. Scott focuses on forage quality, digestible nutrients, dry cow management, water access, and practical feeding strategies that help cows convert feed more efficiently. Learn more from Scott Brenner on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

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