{"id":48371,"date":"2023-04-25T14:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T14:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/?page_id=48371"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:31:28","slug":"first-step","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/first-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Zinpro\u00ae FirstStep\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-48372\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Customer_Using_FirstStep_in_Barn.jpg\" style=\"object-position:52% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Customer_Using_FirstStep_in_Barn.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Customer_Using_FirstStep_in_Barn-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Customer_Using_FirstStep_in_Barn-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Customer_Using_FirstStep_in_Barn-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left wow fadeInUp anim-delay-300ms has-white-color has-text-color translation-block\" id=\"h-zinpro-firststep-dairy-hoof-health-amp-management-program\">Zinpro\u00ae FirstStep\u00ae Dairy Hoof <br>Health &amp; Management Program<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/\">Performance Solutions<\/a><\/span> \/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/\">Production Optimization and Tools<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Zinpro\u00ae FirstStep\u00ae<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resp-spacer-block_91a4e5bdb53720c7697f16347a0a099e\" class=\"zinpro-spacer-block\"><\/div>\n\n<style>\n#resp-spacer-block_91a4e5bdb53720c7697f16347a0a099e {\n\tmargin-top: 60px;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 1366px) {\n\t#resp-spacer-block_91a4e5bdb53720c7697f16347a0a099e {\n\t\tmargin-top: 60px;\n\t}\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {\n\t#resp-spacer-block_91a4e5bdb53720c7697f16347a0a099e {\n\t\tmargin-top: 40px;\n\t}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading wow fadeInUp\" id=\"h-there-s-more-demand-than-ever-before-on-dairy-producers-to-improve-animal-performance-while-ensuring-higher-levels-of-animal-health-and-wellbeing-but-knowing-where-to-look-for-improvements-and-how-to-implement-them-is-often-the-source-of-uncertainty-and-frustration-with-zinpro-firststep-dairy-hoof-health-amp-management-program-zinpro-customers-can-take-the-guesswork-out-of-dairy-evaluations-and-discover-the-answers-they-need\">There\u2019s more demand than ever before on dairy producers to improve animal performance while ensuring higher levels of animal health and wellbeing. But knowing where to look for improvements and how to implement them is often the source of uncertainty and frustration. With Zinpro FirstStep Dairy Hoof Health &amp; Management Program, Zinpro\u00ae customers can take the guesswork out of dairy evaluations and discover the answers they need.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resp-spacer-block_b866bf8c78b0f6e4b64bb3dc592e61d7\" class=\"zinpro-spacer-block\"><\/div>\n\n<style>\n#resp-spacer-block_b866bf8c78b0f6e4b64bb3dc592e61d7 {\n\tmargin-top: 80px;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 1366px) {\n\t#resp-spacer-block_b866bf8c78b0f6e4b64bb3dc592e61d7 {\n\t\tmargin-top: 60px;\n\t}\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {\n\t#resp-spacer-block_b866bf8c78b0f6e4b64bb3dc592e61d7 {\n\t\tmargin-top: 40px;\n\t}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assess-analyze-improve\"><strong>Assess | Analyze | Improve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy, well-managed dairy herds reach higher levels of performance and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Zinpro FirstStep, nutritionists and consultants can access over 50 years of Zinpro\u2019s expertise to give dairy producers the information they need to improve their herd\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how you can deliver better advice and better results to the dairies you serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-zinpro-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/boost-hoof-health-prevent-dairy-cow-lameness-zinpro\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top wow fadeInUp anim-delay-300ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div 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Complete a Quick Evaluation on one specific area or a comprehensive evaluation using all 19 assessors. 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Stalls are assessed for the following five key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Surface cushion and traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow normal rising movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate lunge and bob-zone area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room to rise around the neck rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to exit stall without fear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Freestall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Freestall.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Freestall-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Freestall-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-center-center ed-bg-none\" style=\"--slide-min-width:80%;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div no-media-background\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div__overlay\" style=\"opacity:1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Locomotion Assessor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Locomotion scoring determines the extent of a lameness problem in a herd through objective measures. Using a simple four or five point scale, Zinpro FirstStep helps you assess the severity of lameness in cattle, based on observations of a cow\u2019s gait and posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Download our industry-recognized Locomotion Scoring Poster here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dairy_Cattle_Locomotion_Scoring_Treatment-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Poster<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Locomotion_Scoring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Locomotion_Scoring.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Locomotion_Scoring-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Locomotion_Scoring-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-center-center ed-bg-none\" style=\"--slide-min-width:80%;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div no-media-background\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div__overlay\" style=\"opacity:1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Time Budget Assessor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Research suggests that dairy cows require at least 12 hours of rest per day. Anything less will increase the risk of lameness and sacrifice animal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">The Time Budget assessor identifies the areas that are stealing resting time, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Increased milking time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insufficient resting spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncomfortable stalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate heat abatement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended time in lock-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Time_Budget.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Time_Budget.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Time_Budget-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Time_Budget-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Time_Budget-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-center-center ed-bg-none\" style=\"--slide-min-width:80%;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div no-media-background\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div__overlay\" style=\"opacity:1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Transition Assessor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">It is well recognized that the transition period can significantly influence lactation performance. Zinpro FirstStep was developed to evaluate aspects of management and facilities that have been proven to affect the incidence of transition diseases, lameness and production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Benchmark the herd\u2019s transition performance against industry percentiles for diseases and combine information from other assessors to easily identify opportunities to improve fresh cow and hoof health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Transition_Report-800x608-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FirstStep_Transition_Report-800x608-1.jpg 800w, 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lameness in a herd can be devastating for the cattle industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that research about preventing lesions and improving hoof health has never been more comprehensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-light-gray-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/lets-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Your Zinpro Representative<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resp-spacer-block_15f93bb4b66db4c60fff65f7714ee6c5\" class=\"zinpro-spacer-block\"><\/div>\n\n<style>\n#resp-spacer-block_15f93bb4b66db4c60fff65f7714ee6c5 {\n\tmargin-top: 100px;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 1366px) {\n\t#resp-spacer-block_15f93bb4b66db4c60fff65f7714ee6c5 {\n\t\tmargin-top: 40px;\n\t}\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 960px) 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class=\"wpgb-block-avatar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit-150x150-1.jpg)\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-media wpgb-scheme-light\"><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><div class=\"wpgb-block-1 wpgb-hover-accent-1\">Dr. Daryl Kleinschmit<\/div><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-3 wpgb-idle-accent-1 wpgb-hover-accent-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/locomotion-scoring-helps-catch-lameness-problems-early\/\">Locomotion Scoring Helps Catch Lameness Problems Early<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><a class=\"wpgb-card-layer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/locomotion-scoring-helps-catch-lameness-problems-early\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpgb-card wpgb-card-9 wpgb-post-56678 wpgb-card-hidden\" data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-inner\" data-action><div class=\"wpgb-card-header wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-block-2 wpgb-idle-scheme-1\"><span class=\"wpgb-block-avatar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu-150x150.jpg)\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-media wpgb-scheme-light\"><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><div class=\"wpgb-block-1 wpgb-hover-accent-1\">Dr. George Xu<\/div><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-3 wpgb-idle-accent-1 wpgb-hover-accent-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/detect-lameness-in-cows-early-and-improve-dairy-cow-reproduction-performance\/\">Detect Lameness in Cows Early and Improve Dairy Cow Reproduction Performance<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><a class=\"wpgb-card-layer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/detect-lameness-in-cows-early-and-improve-dairy-cow-reproduction-performance\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-zinpro-firststep-team\">Meet the Zinpro FirstStep Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zinpro FirstStep program was developed by the Zinpro Corporation and the University of Wisconsin\u2019s noted lameness expert Dr. Nigel Cook. This unmatched expertise, along with contributions from various other leading dairy experts, makes Zinpro FirstStep the comprehensive program and right resource for every dairy producer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58274\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DarylKleinschmit-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Daryl Kleinschmit<br><\/strong>Dairy Research Nutritionist, Zinpro Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-300ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JeffWeyers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JeffWeyers.png 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JeffWeyers-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JeffWeyers-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/JeffWeyers-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Weyers<br><\/strong>Dairy Research Nutritionist, Zinpro Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-600ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArturoGomez.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59363\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArturoGomez.png 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArturoGomez-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArturoGomez-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ArturoGomez-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Arturo Gomez<br><\/strong>Discovery Researcher \u2013 Dairy,&nbsp;Zinpro&nbsp;Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-800ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HuwMcConochie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HuwMcConochie.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HuwMcConochie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HuwMcConochie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HuwMcConochie-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Huw McConochie<br><\/strong>Dairy Research Nutritionist, Zinpro Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-300ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/George-Xu-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr.&nbsp;Guozhong&nbsp;Xu<br><\/strong>Dairy Research Nutritionist &#8211; North Asia, Zinpro Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-600ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RaphaelChan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RaphaelChan.png 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RaphaelChan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RaphaelChan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RaphaelChan-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Raphael Chan<br><\/strong>Dairy Research Nutritionist, Zinpro Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wow fadeInUp anim-delay-800ms is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ChrisAshworth.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59368\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ChrisAshworth.png 540w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ChrisAshworth-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ChrisAshworth-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ChrisAshworth-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr. Chris Ashworth<br><\/strong>Discovery Researcher &#8211; 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