Webinar
Ruminations #6 | The art of immunomodulation in beef cattle and how Bacillus probiotics support resilience
September 02, 2026 16:00 Europe/Copenhagen
The immune system is essential to cattle health, resilience, and performance. But effective immune support isn't about activating the immune system at all times—it's about helping animals mount the right response at the right time. This balance, known as immunomodulation, is an emerging area of focus in beef nutrition and health management.
Join us for an in-depth scientific webinar exploring the connection between the gut and the immune system, and how Bacillus probiotics may help support immune resilience in beef cattle.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
Why immunomodulation matters for beef cattle health and performance.
How the gut microbiome influences immune function.
The proposed mechanisms by which Bacillus probiotics interact with the immune system.
The latest research on Bacillus probiotics and their role in supporting immune resilience.
Practical insights for incorporating biosolutions into beef nutrition programs.
Whether you're developing nutritional strategies, advising producers, or managing herd health, this webinar will provide evidence-based insights into how Bacillus probiotics may help support cattle through everyday production challenges.
Who should attend?
Ruminant nutritionists
Veterinarians
Technical service professionals
Animal health and nutrition consultants
Join us to explore the science of immunomodulation and discover how targeted biosolutions may help beef cattle thrive.
Reinaldo Fernandes Cooke, Ph. D.
Dr. Reinaldo Fernandes Cooke serves as the Burkhart Endowed Professor for Beef Cattle Research in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Cooke received a B.S. (2003) in Animal Sciences from Sao Paulo State University, and a M.S. (2006) and a Ph.D. (2008) in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida. Prior to Texas A&M, Dr. Cooke served Oregon State University as Assistant and Associate Professor – Beef Cattle Specialist from 2009 – 2017. Dr. Cooke’s academic program is geared toward addressing the needs of the Texas, US, and worldwide beef industries. His research efforts focus on management strategies to improve productive efficiency in beef cattle operations, including nutrition, health, growth, and reproductive responses in Bos indicus and B. taurus cattle.