Dr. Isaac Haagen: Calf Health Genetics | Ep. 97

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Isaac Haagen, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, explores the genetics and health of dairy youngstock. Dr. Haagen shares his groundbreaking research on calf health traits, organic dairy systems, and the importance of genetic evaluations. Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance herd productivity and sustainability through advanced genetic insights.

"Health traits in calves show similar heritability to other traits, ranging from 5 to 10% of the total variation due to genetics"

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:46) Introduction
• (05:52) Calf health in organic systems
• (09:56) Data standardization challenges
• (13:21) Genetic correlations with national traits
• (19:58) Serum total protein as a health measure
• (21:53) Breed differences in dairy cattle
• (28:39) Final three questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Isaac Haagen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota with a robust background in dairy cattle genetics and health. He earned his BS and PhD in Animal Science from Pennsylvania State University and completed a postdoctoral scholarship at the USDA-ARS-National Animal Germplasm Program. His research focuses on dairy cattle genetics, crossbreeding, and youngstock well-being and efficiency. Dr. Haagen's work aims to enhance dairy cattle production and overall well-being, leveraging his extensive expertise to drive advancements in the industry.

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