In this special episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Jennifer Van Os, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses pair and group housing of preweaned calves. She explains behavioral needs, enrichment, cross-sucking, milk feeding methods, and upcoming Canadian housing expectations. Discover practical, science-based strategies to improve calf welfare and performance. Listen now on all major platforms!“Enrichment is a way to modify the environment for cattle so that behavioral needs are addressed, not just basic physiological requirements.”Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Van Os is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research integrates applied science and outreach to improve dairy cattle welfare, focusing on calf social housing, behavioral needs, thermal comfort, and practical management solutions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:00) Introduction(01:57) Pair housing benefits(04:37) Defining enrichment(06:26) Canada 2031 rule(08:25) Cross sucking concerns(10:15) Nipple feeding effects(13:29) Final Questions𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

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