The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Sandra Godden: Bedding Management for Dairy Cows | Ep. 15
Sep 24, 2025In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota explores how bedding materials influence udder health in dairy cattle. She shares key findings on bacterial risks, monitoring protocols, and hygiene management for both organic and inorganic bedding types. Learn practical strategies to reduce mastitis through better bedding decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Bedding hygiene risks
- Monitoring bacterial counts
- Organic vs. inorganic bedding
- Bedding treatment techniques
Meet the guest:
Dr. Sandra Godden earned her DVM and DVSc at the University of Guelph. She is Professor of Dairy Population Medicine and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research career centers on colostrum management, mastitis control, and calf-health innovation.
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