Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions

About Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions

Ruminate This by Agrarian Solutions is your trusted source for insights on safeguarding ruminant health for a lifetime. From tackling the hidden threats of mycotoxins to optimizing gut health, immune function, and nutrition, we break down the biggest challenges impacting animal performance and producer profitability. But it’s not just about the science—we also explore workplace culture, leadership, and people development, because a strong team drives success. Tune in the second and fourth Monday for insights, research, and real-world strategies to keep your herd and team thriving. Follow Ruminate This on your favorite podcast platform today, because healthier herds start with smarter solutions.

Publisher

Scott Zehr

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   81: IgY: The Pathogen-focused Protein You Should Know

   What if an egg could provide a targeted tool for supporting gut health in livestock? In Episode 81 of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth joins Scott Zehr to take a closer look at IgY antibodies, egg-derived proteins that target specific pathogens in the digestive tract. Larry explains how IgY works, why it remains active in the gut, and how it can work alongside probiotics and other animal health strategies. The conversation covers pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, rotavirus, coronavirus, and...

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   80: Dairy Podcast Show | First-Lactation Cows: Inflammation, Transition, and Future Performance

   First-lactation cows are some of the most genetically valuable animals in the dairy herd but the transition into their first lactation can have lasting effects on health, reproduction and future performance. Originally released on The Dairy Podcast Show, this episode features Dr. Larry Roth of Agrarian Solutions and Dr. Liz Eckelkamp discussing the unique challenges first-lactation cows face at calving, including reduced feed intake, inflammation, and uterine health. They explore how these ea...

3. 

   24 Aug 2026

   79: Why Does a Clay Binder Firm Up Manure? The Science Behind Mycotoxin Binders

   A dairy producer asked a simple question: "Every time I feed a clay binder, my cows' manure firms up. If it isn't binding the mycotoxins, why does that happen?" In this Letters from the Field episode, Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth explore the science behind clay-based mycotoxin binders, manure consistency, gut health, and nutrient bioavailability. They explain why firmer manure doesn't always mean the underlying mycotoxin challenge has been addressed, review the research on how clay binders p...

Who has been a guest on Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chad Christensen
• Jamie Propst
• Jodi Hoynoski

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,540

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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