Dr. Christopher Rock: Immune Modulation in Dairy Cows | Ep. 209
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Christopher Rock, Technical Services Consultant and DVM at Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, discusses quorum sensing inhibition, biofilm disruption, and immune modulation in dairy cattle. He explains how these technologies support animal health, manage inflammation, and influence recovery, rumination, and body temperature responses. Learn how innovative approaches may complement herd health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Bacterias communicate through signal molecules that coordinate behavior changes, allowing populations to form biofilms and express traits associated with disease challenges."
Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Rock graduated from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and owned a veterinary clinic in eastern Iowa for six years. He currently serves as a Technical Services Consultant and DVM for Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, focusing on innovative approaches to dairy cattle health, immune function, and disease management. Listen to Dr. Christopher Rock on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:33) Introduction
- (05:01) Quorum sensing inhibition
- (05:45) Biofilm disruption
- (10:40) Immune modulation
- (16:50) Inflammation management
- (20:57) Recovery and rumination
- (26:38) Final Questions
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