Robert Van Saun

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.

Dr. Robert Van Saun, a professor of veterinary science at Penn State specializing in ruminant nutrition, dives deep into goat anemia. He reveals that causes can extend beyond just parasites, discussing the critical role of gut health and dietary balance. The misconceptions around iron supplementation are highlighted, stressing the importance of copper and vitamin B12 instead. Interesting insights about dietary impacts, like whether kale affects anemia, provide an eye-opening perspective on goat health management.