Minerals have always been important for the nutrition of cows – even more so when it comes to preparing the animals for calving, since they play a role in helping prevent disorders like hypocalcemia. The most successful example of that is DCAD diets. With that in mind, what are the latest advances regarding minerals for transition cows? To answer this question, we have to look at the most important minerals: calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. In this episode with Patrick Hoffman, we talk about the importance of these three minerals for transition cows as well as define what a zeolite binder is, how it works, and how it reduces hypocalcemia problems.“I was very skeptical about zeolite products when they first emerged.’’  – Patrick Hoffman‬What you’ll learn:Highlight (00:00)Introduction (2:05)Important minerals after calving (12:12)What is zeolite? (20:52)Zeolite mechanism of action on phosphorus homeostasis (25:37)Zeolite at farms (29:26)Zeolite for heifers: does it work? (33:24)The final questions (39:28)Meet the guest: Patrick Hoffman‬Experience:Current: Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Scientist at Dairy Science Solutions, LLCPast: Dairy Technical Specialist at Vita Plus CorporationBackground:M.Sc., Dairy Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison)B.Sc., Agricultural Education (University of Wisconsin-Platteville)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn?????? ?? ????? ????????, ??????? ?? ??? ????? ????????.The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Protekta- DSM- Diamond V- ICC- Phibro- Berg + Schmidt- Evonik- Adisseo