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Yaodong Hu, Ph.D., FBN Data Scientist

Yaodong Hu is a data scientist at FBN. His daily work involves analyzing real-world farm data that can help farmers optimize their yields and profits by making more informed, data-driven crop management decisions. Yaodong was previously a research assistant in quantitative genetics and statistics at the University of Wisconsin, where he also received his doctoral degree. Yaodong earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in animal science from the China Agricultural University in Beijing, China.




Livestock • Animal Health

How to Start Newborn Calves Strong

Mar 03, 2025

by FBN Network

Dr. Erika Nagorske gives her tips and tricks for starting beef calves out strong and healthy. She’ll discuss supplies you need, keeping your calf warm and dry, using vaccines, when to castrate bull calves and more.









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