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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Melissa Cantor from Penn State University explores innovative research and practical solutions to improve calf health and housing in the dairy cattle industry. Dr. Cantor shares insights on pair housing, automated calf feeders, and the potential benefits of colostrum supplementation. Discover how these advancements can enhance calf welfare and productivity on dairy farm.
"Behavioral aspects of calf feeding are crucial; improper meal sizes can lead to increased cross-suckling."
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:37) Introduction
- (05:07) Pair housing and calf health
- (09:39) Benefits of automated calf feeders
- (13:43) Behavioral aspects of calf feeding
- (19:57) Disease prediction with feeder data
- (31:55) Precision dairy technology
- (39:45) Final three questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Melissa Cantor is an Assistant Professor at Penn State University specializing in Precision Dairy Science. With a Ph.D. in Dairy Science from the University of Kentucky and a postdoctoral research stint at the University of Guelph, Dr. Cantor focuses on dairy calf and heifer management, calf nutrition, and precision livestock farming. Her extensive research aims to improve calf health and performance through innovative strategies.
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