In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sabine Mann, Associate Professor at Cornell University, explains how colostrum volume influences passive immunity, digestion, and calf comfort. She discusses body weight-based feeding strategies, absorption efficiency, and behavioral responses linked to excessive volumes. Practical insights help refine colostrum programs for modern dairy systems. Strengthen your evidence-based colostrum management decisions for calves. Listen now on all major platforms!“Calves range in size and weight, and that variation raises important questions about whether one standard colostrum volume fits every newborn calf.”Meet the guest: Dr. Sabine Mann is an Associate Professor of Ambulatory and Production Medicine at Cornell University. Her research focuses on the intersection of metabolism, nutrition, and immunology, with emphasis on transition cows and newborn calf resilience. Her work connects physiology with practical dairy health decisions. Click here to read the full research article!Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:42) Introduction(01:52) Colostrum questions(03:08) Body weight feeding(05:04) Absorption physiology(07:05) Volume responses(09:00) Calf behavior(10:44) 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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