The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Andres Contreras: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During Transition | Ep. 156

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andres Contreras, Professor at Michigan State University, explains how adipose tissue supports dairy cows during negative energy balance. He discusses omega-3 fatty acids, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, fatty acid mobilization, and the differences among fish, algae, and canola sources. Learn why selecting the right fatty acid source can help transition cows manage circulating fatty acids more efficiently. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:  

• Adipose tissue function
• Omega-3 fatty acid sources
• Inflammation regulation
• Insulin sensitivity
• Transition cow metabolism

Meet the guest:

Dr. Andres Contreras is Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University. He earned his DVM from the National University of Colombia, followed by an MS and Ph.D. at Michigan State University and postdoctoral training at Wayne State University. His research focuses on adipose tissue metabolism, inflammation, and targeted fatty acid supplementation in dairy cows, with significant contributions to understanding metabolic adaptations during negative energy balance. Learn more from Dr. Contreras on the Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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