The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Tadeu Silva: CalfSim and Smarter Calf Nutrition | Ep. 146

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tadeu Silva, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Vermont, discusses CalfSim, a tool designed to help dairy professionals create and evaluate calf milk feeding programs. He explains the science behind the model, its practical applications, current limitations, and future opportunities using farm data and predictive technologies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• CalfSim development
• Model predictions
• Tool limitations
• Farm applications
• Future innovations

Meet the guest:

Dr. Tadeu Silva is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vermont with extensive experience in ruminant nutrition. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the Federal University of Viçosa in Brazil and previously worked with Cargill Animal Nutrition. His work focuses on nutrition models, calf performance, and practical tools that support dairy management decisions. Listen to Dr. Tadeu Silva on the Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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