About Voices of the Feed Industry: A Nutra Blend Podcast
Across animal nutrition and production, leaders are constantly redefining what’s possible with new ideas, proven strategies and experience-driven solutions.
Nutra Blend brings those insights to life, capturing the conversations as they happen, straight from the experts—these are the Voices of the Feed Industry.
Hear from leading voices, discover emerging trends and explore the insights that will shape what comes next, all brought to you by Nutra Blend, one of the largest agricultural feed ingredient suppliers in the United States.
Built Different: The Next Generation in Ruminant Efficiency
Feed costs remain one of the largest investments in animal production, making efficiency more important than ever. But performance isn't simply about what goes into the ration—it's about how effectively animals utilize the nutrients they consume. Join Dr. Alex Thompson and Dr. Jeff Weyers from Zinpro as they explore emerging insights into nutrient utilization and the role metabolic efficiency plays in supporting performance across every stage of production. During this discussion, attendees w...
15 Oct 2026
Transition Success Starts With What She Absorbs
Transition Success Starts With What She Absorbs The transition period places more demands on dairy cows than any other stage of production, and success often depends on more than what's included in the ration. In this episode of Voices of the Feed Industry, host Dr. Stacie Crowder sits down with Dr. Hannah Tucker from Novus International to explore the critical role trace mineral bioavailability plays during transition. Together they discuss how mineral absorption influences health, performan...
24 Sept 2026
The Hidden Threats to a Strong Cattle Start
For freshly weaned and received cattle, the start isn't just the first chapter, it's the foreshadowing for everything that follows. In this episode of Voices of the Feed Industry, host Dr. Stacie Crowder sits down with Dr. Dusty Abney of Phibro Animal Health for an honest, practical conversation about why the first 14 days after arrival shape the entire feeding period. Together they dig into what really drives a successful start, protecting intake, staying ahead of hidden threats like coccidi...
26 Aug 2026
Quality is the First Ingredient: The Story Behind the Standard
Ever wonder what happens to your feed before it reaches you? Dr. Carrie Schultz, Director of Quality Assurance, pulls back the curtain on the manufacturing and warehouse protocols that protect every customer, every order. And now, hosted by Dr. Stacie Crowder, Director of NB NEAT. 🎙 This Episode's Keynote: Dr. Carrie Schultz is Director of Quality Assurance at Nutra Blend, leading the quality, feed safety, and continuous improvement initiatives with over 20 years of experience in her field. S...
23 Jul 2026
Probiotics Made Practical: Types, Benefits and Applications - Featuring Experts from dsm-firmenich
Navigate the growing role of probiotics in modern poultry production. On this episode, attendees will gain insights into the different probiotic strains and families, how they function within the gut and the key benefits they can deliver to support flock health, performance and resilience. This episode may be eligible for ARPAS continuing education credits.
18 Jun 2026
Preparing Lactating Dairy Cows for Unseen Stressors - Featuring Experts from Novonesis
Stress on lactating dairy cows isn't just about what you can see, it's about what's happening beneath the surface. On this episode, listeners will gain practical insights into supporting gut stability, optimizing digestion and helping cows maintain performance when stressors arise, whether they are environmental, nutritional or management related. Listeners will also gain clarity into the evolving role of microbial feed additives in dairy nutrition, understanding how different technologies f...
23 Apr 2026
Safe-Guard Feed Products: An Effective Alternative - Featuring Experts from Merck
In today's evolving parasite landscape, strategic deworming can play a key role in improving weight gain and overall health for cattle on pasture. On this episode, listeners will gain insight into current trends of cattle parasite management efficacy and how data-driven deworming decisions can support animal performance across different production systems. Drawing from national fecal monitoring efforts and university-led parasite data, listeners will also learn updates and context aro...
18 Mar 2026
The Future Dairy Herd: Fewer Cows, Higher Responsibility - Featuring Experts from Diamond V
Over the next several years, the dairy industry will face a tightening supply of replacement heifers. As fewer animals enter the system, the success of a dairy operation will increasingly depend on how well it can protect the health and productivity of the cows already in the herd. On this episode, listeners will gain insight into why a stronger focus on prevention, resilience and whole-cow health is becoming essential in dairy operations, and how proactive strategies can help dairy operatio...
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