Dr. Adrian Barragan: Managing Transition Period Inflammation | Ep. 106

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Adrian Barragan discusses management strategies for maintaining low inflammation during the transition period, focusing on cow welfare, fertility, and effective management strategies. Dr. Barragan shares new research findings and explores the implications of uterine disease diagnostics and treatment. Listen to this episode on all major platforms to stay ahead in dairy cattle management strategies.

"We have come up with some very interesting results on the concept of high-priority cow groups, which are at higher risk of having exacerbated inflammation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Adrian Barragan is an Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University. With a background in veterinary medicine, he earned his PhD and MS degrees from The Ohio State University, where he focused on modulating systemic inflammation in transition cows. His research focuses on developing disease prevention practices to improve cow welfare and fertility. With extensive experience in dairy cattle management, Dr. Barragan aims to enhance dairy operations through innovative management strategies.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (05:15) Managing twin pregnancies
• (14:33) Identifying high-priority cow groups
• (17:18) Uterine disease diagnostics and treatment
• (23:31) Balancing intervention and recovery
• (28:56) Metritis protocol recommendations
• (31:36) Final three questions

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