The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt - #10 - Innovative Approaches to Calf Nutrition
Dec 28, 2023In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting again Dr. David Casper, a distinguished Senior Dairy Nutritionist. Here, we engaged in an insightful discussion centered around Dr. Casper's research on calf nutrition, with a particular focus on the effects of essential oils and cobalt in calf starters. We explored how the integration of these components into calf starters can profoundly influence the health and growth of calves, presenting new viewpoints for professionals in the dairy industry.
Meet the guest:
Dr. David Casper, a Senior Dairy Nutritionist and the owner of Casper's Calf Ranch, stands at the forefront of calf nutrition research. Dr. Casper pursued a M.S and a Ph.D in Dairy and Animal Science at South Dakota State University. His expertise, honed through extensive studies and practical application at his calf research facility, makes him a leading authority in the dairy industry, particularly in advancing calf health and growth strategies.
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