Colostrum Research & Market Update

Producers can hear latest research on processing colostrum, industry trends

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers insights on key topics for their farm and bottom line. Tune in on Tuesday to hear about colostrum research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ben Buckner returns with a market update on Thursday.

Tuesday, March 24

Hear the results of research on the effects of processing colostrum on calf health. Learn how freezing colostrum impacts these cells and calf health outcomes with the goal of refining colostrum-management guidelines to strengthen immunity, improve animal welfare and reduce disease and antibiotic use. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Lautaro Rostoll-Cangiano, PhD, Assistant Professor, Bovine Immunology, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison

Thursday, March 26

With 2026 spring planting season on the horizon, tune in for a market update with the latest news and analysis of markets, weather, industry trends, exports and more. Presenter will be:

• Ben Buckner, Chief Grains and Dairy Analyst, AgResource Company

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