The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Melissa Cantor: Long-Term Effects of Early Lung Consolidation | Ep. 119

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Melissa Cantor from Penn State University unpacks new research on beef-on-dairy calves and their long-term performance. She explains the surprising impacts of early-life respiratory disease, what it means for marbling and carcass traits, and how management practices can reduce risks. Learn how dairy calf health decisions carry lasting value for beef outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Beef on dairy
• Early lung disease
• Carcass performance
• Liver abscess risk
• Colostrum importance

Meet the guest:

Dr. Melissa Cantor is an Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Science at Penn State University, where her work focuses on calf nutrition, health, and precision management practices. With over 30 scientific publications, she leads extension efforts such as the Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop and supervises graduate research on calf health and dairy-beef systems. 

Explore research and practical insights with Dr. Cantor on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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