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This thesis investigates the effects of neomycin inclusion in milk replacer on health and performance, as well as gut health and function in preweaned male Holstein calves. When investigating the effects of neomycin on health and performance, it was found that neomycin reduced the severity and length of diarrhea experienced by calves, as well as the number of days with diarrhea. However, few benefits were observed in other indications of health, including growth, feed efficiency, and respiratory illness.

The oral portion of the PH.D. Qualifying Examination for Xiaoshu Zhan scheduled for April 22nd, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. in Room 141, ANNU #70 (Animal Science & Nutrition Building). Examination Committee and main area of responsibility for questioning Examining Chair: Niel Karrow MAJOR AREA:   The regulation of ovarian function: Julang Li/Gregoy Bedecarrats ADDITIONAL SUBJECT AREAS:

Get ready for the APRIL Installment of the 2021 ‘Virtual’ Nutrition Seminar Series, hosted by the Centre for Nutrition Modelling (Animal Biosciences Department). Each month in 2021 a different lab within the Nutrition group will share their exciting new research in a dynamic virtual manner.  In April we bring you: Tentative title: Integrating breeder and early life nutrition for enhanced poultry production