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Robert J. Van Saun is a Professor and Extension Veterinarian in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at Penn State University. He specializes in ruminant nutrition, focusing on dairy herd health, metabolic diseases, and the nutritional management of domestic animals including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. With a PhD from Cornell University and extensive clinical experience, he has contributed significantly to both academia and the veterinary field through research, publications, and extension education. His research emphasizes the interrelationship between nutrition and reproductive health, development of diagnostic techniques, and the impact of diet on metabolic diseases. Van Saun has received multiple awards for his teaching and research excellence and is a member of several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American College of Theriogenologists.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Provides extension services in veterinary science with a focus on ruminant nutrition and health.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Conducted research and taught veterinary science courses.
Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR
Worked in clinical practice while integrating research into veterinary education.
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