Dr. Sabine Mann: Colostrum Feeding Management On Farm | Ep. 215
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Sabine Mann, Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains how transition cow nutrition, dry cow care, and colostrum feeding shape calf resilience. She discusses seasonal colostrum shortages, colostrum banking, IgG transfer, and why the first-feeding volume should match the calf's body weight. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Colostrum protocols should maximize IgG intake while respecting the calf’s biological capacity at first feeding."
Meet the guest: Dr. Sabine Mann is an Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research integrates metabolism, nutrition, immunology, and epidemiology to improve resilience in dairy cows and calves. She earned a PhD from Cornell University and a DVM from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, in Germany. Learn more from Dr. Sabine Mann on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:54) Introduction
- (03:53) Transition pair
- (06:51) Colostrum nutrition
- (12:14) Dry cow management
- (16:44) Colostrum shortages
- (21:39) Feeding volume
- (30:40) Final questions
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