The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Michael Steele: Colostrum Feeding Strategies | Ep. 104

the dairy podcast show Aug 13, 2024

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Steele, a professor at the University of Guelph, shares insights on colostrum feeding strategies, early calf management, and optimizing post-weaning nutrition to enhance dairy cattle health and productivity. Don't miss out—listen now on your favorite platform to deepen your knowledge and improve your practices.

 

What will you learn:
 

  • Colostrum formation
  • Gestation nutrition
  • Milk replacer impact
  • Long-term calf studies
  • Colostrum replaces

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Michael Steele is a professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in dairy cattle nutrition. With a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Guelph, he has extensive experience in both academic and industry settings. His roles have included serving as a Research Scientist at Nutreco Canada, where he led innovative studies in functional nutrition, and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Guelph. His work spans colostrum feeding strategies, early calf management, and post-weaning nutrition.
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