The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Walter Gruenberg: Phosphorus Balance in Dry Cows | Ep. 60

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Walter Gruenberg, Professor of Ruminant Health at Justus Liebig University Giessen, in Germany, explains how phosphorus management affects transition cow health. He discusses phosphorus deprivation, bone mobilization, phosphorus binders, calcium balance, feed intake risk, and why dry-cow strategies must align with each farm's primary risk factors. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Phosphorus metabolism
• Bone mobilization
• Phosphate binders
• Transition cow nutrition
• Hypocalcemia management

Meet the guest:

Dr. Walter Gruenberg is Professor of Ruminant Health at Justus Liebig University Giessen, in Germany, and Past-President of the European College of Bovine Health Management. His work focuses on animal reproduction, medicine, surgery, transition cow health, mineral metabolism, and dairy cattle nutrition. Learn more about phosphorus management and transition cow performance with Dr. Walter Gruenberg on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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