The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. David Casper: Reducing Ammonia in Calf Hutches | Ep. 192

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. David Casper, dairy nutritionist at Casper's Calf Ranch in Illinois, shares research on calf air quality and ammonia control in hutches. He explains how bedding management and sodium bisulfate reduced ammonia by 85% and improved average daily gain. Dr. Casper also discusses practical insights on colostrum transfer and calf performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Calf hutch air quality
• Ammonia reduction strategies
• Colostrum transfer benchmarks
• Bedding management practices
• Calf growth performance

Meet the guest:

Dr. David Casper earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Dairy and Animal Science from South Dakota State University. With experience at USDA ARS and in dairy nutrition leadership roles, he now leads contract calf research at Casper’s Calf Ranch in Illinois, focusing on nutrition, air quality, and performance. 

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