The Beef Podcast: Dr. Zeno Hubbert - Vitamin D Optimization in Beef Cattle

Dr. Zeno Hubbert discusses how optimizing vitamin D can influence both cattle health and performance. She discusses how 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 supplementation can support muscle growth, immune resilience, and overall herd performance, even when cattle are raised outdoors.

Meet the guest:

  • Dr. Zeno Hubbert earned her Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience in both research and technical industry roles. Currently serving as Technical Expert in Ruminants at dsm-firmenich, she focuses on advancing beef nutrition with practical applications for producers. Her work spans vitamin optimization, immune function, and production efficiency.

What you’ll learn:

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (01:03) Introduction
  • (03:41) Vitamin D
  • (05:53) Supplementation gaps
  • (08:03) 25-hydroxyvitamin D3
  • (17:28) Supplementation recommendations
  • (24:07) Advice for producers
  • (28:23) Final three questions
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Published on

17 November 2025

Tags

  • Podcast
  • Ruminants

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