Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) technology is a vital asset in dairy cattle management and nutrition. It offers rapid, non-destructive, and highly accurate feed and forage analysis, revolutionizing decision-making for farmers and nutritionists. In today's data-driven dairy farming, NIR is indispensable, optimizing nutritional intake, improving herd health, and boosting milk production. In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Wenner shares insights on advanced NIR technology in animal sciences. His hands-on teaching methods bridge theory and practice, providing innovative forage analysis and engaging classroom experiences. Explore the future of animal sciences in this enlightening episode."NIR technology offers quick and valuable insights, making it a powerful tool for forage and feed analysis."What you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(02:27) Use of NIR technology in extension and classroom(08:27) Practical use cases of NIR technology in agriculture(17:56) Using NIR as a decision-making tool(18:51) Future uses of handheld NIR on the field(40:49) Importance of adaptation in quickly evolving industries(49:09) The final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Benjamin Wenner Experience:Current: Associate Professor at The Ohio State UniversityPast: Assistant Professor at The Ohio State UniversityBackground:Ph.D., Nutrition (The Ohio State University)M.Sc., Animal Behavior and Meat Science (The Ohio State University)B.Sc., Animal Science (Michigan State University)Connect with the guest!The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista* Adisseo- Phibro- Protekta- smaXtec- Berg + Schmidt- Diamond V- dsm-firmenich- Evonik- ICC?????? ?? ????? ????????, ??????? ?? ??? ????? ????????.Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show