Journal Club - The Impact of Excess Liver Copper Concentrations with Dr. Stephanie Hansen

Journal Club - The Impact of Excess Liver Copper Concentrations with Dr. Stephanie Hansen

Author: Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health July 28, 2026 Duration: 48:58
Recorded live at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference, this Journal Club episode features Dr. Stephanie Hansen of Iowa State University. She discusses new research on excess liver copper and its impact on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in beef-on-dairy calves. Joined by Dr. Bill Weiss with insights from Dr. Nicholas DiLorenzo, the panel connects trace mineral status with immune function and disease response. The discussion also examines practical management decisions in modern cattle systems.

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