Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Joshua Jendza with QualiTech. Joshua brings extensive experience in animal science, having worked in both large and small companies after completing his graduate degrees from Purdue University and a post-doctorate at the University of Minnesota. The conversation centers on QualiTech and their garlic-based products, specifically Feed Buds and Bio Edge Defend. Joshua explains that these products leverage the natural sulfur compounds found in garlic to provide multiple benefits for livestock. The garlic-derived products offer protection against external parasites like flies, ticks, and lice, as well as potential mitigation of internal parasites. The products are particularly appealing to producers because they are natural, cost-effective, and can be easily added to free-choice minerals. Bio Edge Defend represents an evolution of their garlic product, incorporating fennel oil to address heat stress in animals. Joshua highlights research showing fennel's ability to interact with neuro-endocrine nerves, potentially reducing stress and improving animal performance during high-temperature periods. The product aims to mitigate the secondary stressors caused by heat, such as immune responses and oxidative stress. Looking toward the future of animal nutrition, Joshua predicts significant breakthroughs in methane emission reduction for cattle. He envisions developing strategies that can convert energy typically lost as methane into usable meat products, creating a win-win scenario for producers and consumers. Interestingly, their research has shown that garlic may play a role in this process by inhibiting methane-producing microbes in the rumen, though currently not economically viable at scale. The podcast provides insights into innovative, natural approaches to animal health and nutrition, showcasing QualiTech and their commitment to developing science-backed, environmentally conscious solutions for livestock producers.
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