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In this podcast episode, Stephen Lerner, PhD, explains the science and practical applications for probiotics and enzymes in dairy farming. He says microbial solutions are becoming mainstream in dairy management, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional treatments, and transforming animal agriculture by improving gut health, feed efficiency, immune function, and overall well-being.
Lerner shares how probiotics differ from antibiotics by offering a proactive, systemic approach rather than targeted disease treatment. He asserts that probiotics and enzymes benefit dairy cattle at every stage of development:
- Calves: reduce diarrhea, support gut development.
- Heifers: aid immune maturity and mammary growth.
- Transition cows: improve rumen balance, reduce ketosis risk.
- Lactating cows: enhance feed efficiency and milk consistency.
Source: Progressive Dairy SponsorCast, August 19, 2025. Link. [19:37] Adopting biosolutions as part of a holistic management strategy produces measurable results. Lerner asserts that improvements are seen in disease reduction, survivability, milk production and breeding success.
The real benefit of using biosolutions? A higher percentage of healthy, normal animals which leads to better economic and emotional outcomes for producers.”
