The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. George Smith: Dairy Research That Reaches Farms | Ep. 64
Sep 02, 2026In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. George Smith from the University of Arizona explains how research, extension, and industry partnerships can move dairy science into practical farm results. He discusses reproductive management, research infrastructure, a nutritional strategy associated with more than $1 per cow per day, heat stress, water use, and sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Applied dairy research
- Industry research partnerships
- Research infrastructure investment
- Dry cow heat stress
- Future dairy sustainability
Meet the guest:
Dr. George Smith is the Charles-Sander Dean of the University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Previously, he served as Professor and Director of MSU AgBioResearch at Michigan State University, where he built a 29-year career in animal science and research leadership. Learn more from Dr. George Smith on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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