Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Liquid Gold! The Science Behind Colostrum with Dr. Robert Van Saun
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Robert Van Saun, a specialist in livestock nutrition, discusses the importance of colostrum for dairy goat kids' health and options if fresh colostrum isn't available. Topics include measuring colostrum quality, using a Brix refractometer, and managing colostrum quality in goat farming. The podcast also delves into data-driven research in small ruminants.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Breeding Goats and Farm Updates
02:40 • 2min
Importance of Colostrum in Dairy Goat Nutrition
04:14 • 9min
The Vital Role of Colostrum for Newborn Animals
13:12 • 8min
Measuring Colostrum Quality in Dairy Goats
21:01 • 7min
Discussion on Using Brix Refractometer to Measure Colostrum Quality in Dairy Goats
28:29 • 2min
Managing Colostrum Quality in Goat Farming
30:27 • 27min
Data-Driven Research in Small Ruminants
57:40 • 12min