The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Joseph McFadden: Methyl Donor Nutrition for Dairy Cattle | Ep. 150

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joseph McFadden from Cornell University explains how methyl donors support transition cow nutrition. He discusses methionine, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, bioavailability, oxidative stress, and liver function, and examines why nutrient interactions matter beyond individual supplementation strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Transition cow metabolism
• Methyl donor nutrition
• Fatty acid interactions
• Choline bioavailability
• Methylation research

Meet the guest:

Dr. Joseph McFadden is Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology at Cornell University, where he also serves as a Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Faculty Fellow. He is the Founder and CEO of NuParadym, Inc. His career combines dairy cattle biology, nutrition, metabolism, sustainability, and industry innovation. Listen to Dr. Joseph McFadden on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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