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Occupation: Ruminant Technical Services Manager Balchem
Dr. Sion Richards hails from a farm in North Wales and holds a degree in Animal Science from the University of Nottingham. He furthered his studies at the same institution, earning a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry. With over 25 years of both practical and technical ruminant nutrition expertise, Dr. Richards brings a wealth of knowledge
and experience to his field.
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Video published on April 6, 2026
This discussion explores the distinct roles of choline and methionine in transition dairy cows. Experts explain how choline supports liver function and milk production, why it cannot be replaced by methionine, and how strategic supplementation can improve productivity, health, and reproductive performance.
Video published on April 6, 2026
Experts explain why forage amino acid profiles are relatively stable, how microbial protein influences amino acid supply, and why diet formulation should focus on balancing key protein sources for optimal dairy cow performance.