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Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions

Hosted by Scott Zehr · business · EN-US · 81 episodes

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Ruminate This by Agrarian Solutions is your trusted source for insights on safeguarding ruminant health for a lifetime. From tackling the hidden threats of mycotoxins to optimizing gut health, immune function, and nutrition, we break down the biggest challenges impacting animal performance and producer profitability. But it’s not just about the science—we also explore workplace culture, leadership, and people development, because a strong team drives success. Tune in the second and fourth Monday for insights, research, and real-world strategies to keep your herd and team thriving. Follow Ruminate This on your favorite podcast platform today, because healthier herds start with smarter solutions.

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What is Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions about?

Ruminate This by Agrarian Solutions is your trusted source for insights on safeguarding ruminant health for a lifetime. From tackling the hidden threats of mycotoxins to optimizing gut health, immune function, and nutrition, we break down the biggest challenges impacting animal performance and producer profitability.

Who hosts Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions?

Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions is hosted by Scott Zehr. The show has published 81 episodes to date.

What has Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions covered recently?

Recent episodes include "81: IgY: The Pathogen-focused Protein You Should Know" (12 October 2026, 25 minutes), "80: Dairy Podcast Show | First-Lactation Cows: Inflammation, Transition, and Future Performance" (14 September 2026, 23 minutes), and "79: Why Does a Clay Binder Firm Up Manure? The Science Behind Mycotoxin Binders" (24 August 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions publish?

Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 81 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions?

Booking probability for Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions are Cattle & Dairy Farming. Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions has a business audience.

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Scott Zehr hosts Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions, a business show with 81 episodes published.

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  • Episode #81

    81: IgY: The Pathogen-focused Protein You Should Know

    Oct 12, 202625 minS2

    What if an egg could provide a targeted tool for supporting gut health in livestock? In Episode 81 of Ruminate This , Dr. Larry Roth joins Scott Zehr to take a closer look at IgY antibodies, egg-derived proteins that...

  • Episode #80

    80: Dairy Podcast Show | First-Lactation Cows: Inflammation, Transition, and Future Performance

    Sep 14, 202623 minS2

    First-lactation cows are some of the most genetically valuable animals in the dairy herd but the transition into their first lactation can have lasting effects on health, reproduction and future performance. Originally...

  • Episode #79

    79: Why Does a Clay Binder Firm Up Manure? The Science Behind Mycotoxin Binders

    Aug 24, 202628 minS2

    A dairy producer asked a simple question: "Every time I feed a clay binder, my cows' manure firms up. If it isn't binding the mycotoxins, why does that happen?" In this Letters from the Field episode, Scott Zehr and Dr...

  • Episode #76

    76: Where Did the Protein Go?

    Jul 13, 202627 minS2

    A simple question from a nutritionist sparked one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on Ruminate This . If DON mycotoxins interfere with protein synthesis, how much milk protein could dairy cows be...

  • Episode #74

    74: Why is burnout so prevalent in dairy?

    Jun 8, 202613 minS2

    <p>After reading yet another tragic story in agriculture, Ruminate This host Scott Zehr found himself wrestling with a question he couldn't shake: Is burnout really caused by long hours, labor shortages, milk prices...

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  • Episode #73

    73: Heat Stress and Inflammation in Dairy Cows

    May 25, 202629 minS2

    <p>Summer heat stress in dairy cattle is about far more than fans and sprinklers. In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth discuss the hidden biological effects of heat stress in dairy cows...

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    [Bonus Interview] The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health

    May 19, 202630 minS2

    <p>In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains how mycotoxins affect dairy cow health, performance, and nutrient use. He outlines risk factors...

  • Episode #72

    72: Heat Stress in Dairy Cows Isn’t Just the Problem. It’s the Multiplier

    May 11, 202618 minS2

    <p>Most dairy conversations treat heat stress in dairy cows as the primary problem.<br/>But what if it is not the root cause. What if it is the multiplier?</p><p>In episode 72 of Ruminate This, Scott and Dr. Larry Roth...

  • Episode #71

    71: Forage Quality ROI: Stop Losing Money in the Bunk

    Apr 27, 202645 minS2

    <p>In this episode of Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions, host Scott Zehr continues the conversation with Joe Lawrence of Cornell Pro-Dairy, shifting from forage strategy to what matters most right now: return on...

  • Episode #70

    70: Forage Quality Decisions That Drive Dairy Profitability

    Apr 13, 202642 minS2

    <p>In this episode of Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions, host Scott Zehr sits down with Joe Lawrence of Cornell Pro-Dairy to discuss one of the most critical and often underestimated drivers of dairy profitability...

  • Episode #69

    69: Cow Reproduction Is Improving… So Why Aren’t Heifers?

    Mar 23, 202613 minS2

    <p>Dairy cow reproduction has improved significantly over the past decade, but virgin heifer reproduction has remained relatively flat. Why?</p><p>In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr explores whether mycotoxins...

  • Episode #68

    68: Why Multiple Mycotoxins in the TMR Increase Dairy Herd Risk

    Mar 18, 202621 minS2

    <p>Multiple mycotoxins in the TMR do not just add up. They multiply damage in dairy cows.</p><p>In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Vice President of Nutrition Dr. Larry Roth connect their previous episode...

  • Episode #67

    67: T-2 Exposure and Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Dairy

    Feb 23, 202625 minS2

    <p>T-2 mycotoxin, often called the assassin toxin, is one of the most aggressive and overlooked feed risks in dairy production. In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth explains how T-2 disrupts protein...

  • Episode #66

    66: Inconsistent Herd Performance? Take A Closer Look at Fumonisin

    Feb 9, 202628 minS2

    <p>Fumonisin is one of the most overlooked mycotoxins in dairy production, and its impact goes beyond immune suppression. In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth explains how fumonisin disrupts cell-to-cell communication in the...

  • Episode #65

    65: Beyond Fertility | Zearalenone’s Impact on Herd Health

    Jan 26, 202629 minS2

    <p>Zeralanone is often labeled a reproductive mycotoxin, but that barely scratches the surface. This reproductive mycotoxin, is an estrogen imposter that disrupts fertility, immunity, liver function, and overall...

  • Episode #64

    64: How DON Mycotoxin Slows the Rumen and Erodes Dairy Performance

    Jan 12, 202634 minS2

    <p>In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr is joined by Dr. Larry Roth (VP of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions) for a discussion about DON (deoxynivalenol/vomitoxin)—one of the most common and most misunderstood...

  • Episode #63

    63: Best of Ruminate This: The Dairy Nutrition Conversations That Still Matter

    Dec 29, 202517 minS2

    <p>This is the final episode of the year for Ruminate This, and we’re closing it out with a “best of” reflection on five episodes that continue to matter on dairy farms today.</p><p>In this year-end episode, Scott Zehr...

  • Episode #62

    62: Why Culture Builds Better Calves

    Dec 15, 202524 minS2

    <p>Everyone talks about “culture” on dairies, but for calves, culture quietly determines which calves grow into healthy, high-performing cows and which struggle.</p><p>In this episode, Scott explores how Agrarian...

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    61: Mycotoxins & Subtle Stress: Why Cows Look Fine but Performance Drifts

    Dec 1, 202523 minS0

    <p>What do you do when the cows look perfectly fine but performance keeps drifting? In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr breaks down the quiet, hard-to-detect issue plaguing many dairy herds: subtle biological...

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    60: Why Traditional Mycotoxin Binders Fail in Dairy Herds and What to Do Instead

    Nov 17, 202513 minS0

    <p>Today’s dairy herds are facing a new class of mycotoxin challenges that traditional binders weren’t designed to address. In this episode, Scott Zehr explains why today’s most common mycotoxins (DON, Zearalenone...

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