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June 8, 2026

EP 6: Colostrum Quality, Consistency and Safety: Part 2

Naturally variable maternal colostrum, standardized for consistent results across calves, lambs, and kids. Part 2 of the QA series has Sydney Fortier back with Ron Sargent and Chantelle Gosselin on passive transfer testing, biosecurity protocols, and the science behind getting colostrum quality right at scale.

Colostrum Quality, Consistency and Safety: Part 2
  29 min
Colostrum Quality, Consistency and Safety: Part 2
Beyond Colostrum: An SCCL Podcast
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In Part 2 of our SCCL Quality Assurance series, we explore how colostrum quality, consistency, and safety impact calf, lamb, and kid health.

Join host Sydney Fortier and to learn how SCCL standardizes naturally variable maternal colostrum to help support passive immunity and improve herd health outcomes. With our guests Ron Sargent and Chantelle Gosselin, we discuss passive transfer testing, herd health benchmarks, biosecurity protocols, and the science behind collecting, testing, and processing high-quality bovine colostrum.

This episode is ideal for producers, veterinarians, and animal health professionals interested in calf health, herd management, veterinary science, and practical farm management strategies.

Keywords: cattle podcast, agriculture podcast, calf health, herd health management, veterinary science, farm management tips, colostrum management, dairy farming, beef cattle, passive transfer, livestock health, science podcasting.