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🐄 Ask the Expert: Why Immune Balance Matters in Dairy Cows Every dairy cow faces challenges that put pressure on her immune system—calving, transition, heat stress, pen moves, and the demands of high production. But when the immune response becomes unbalanced, the consequences can be significant: 🔹 Metritis 🔹 Mastitis 🔹 Temperature spikes 🔹 Reduced rumination 🔹 Lower milk production In the latest Uplevel Dairy Podcast - Ask the Expert episode, veterinarian Dr. Jan van Dijk explains why both an overreacting and underreacting immune response can impact cow health and performance throughout the entire lactation. He also discusses Aspi, a plant-extracted immunomodulatory complementary feed designed to support a balanced immune response. Available as a bolus, Aspi can be used proactively or reactively and has no milk withhold time. One interesting farm comparison highlighted in the discussion showed that monitored cows receiving Aspi: ✅ Maintained activity levels ✅ Improved rumination ✅ Experienced fewer repeat temperature spikes over 20 days ✅ Demonstrated a more gradual, longer-lasting reduction in temperature The key takeaway? Supporting immune balance isn't just about managing today's challenge—it can influence health, recovery, and performance throughout the lactation. 🎥 Listen to the full discussion and learn how a balanced immune response can help cows stay on track. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eyXy7KuF Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGsZuNhM Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eQKVcJ_e Thank you to Peggy Coffeen and the Uplevel Dairy Podcast for hosting this important conversation for dairy producers and industry professionals. 🐄🎙 #Aspi // #ImmuneModulation