Dr. Van Saun's Extension Publications

Small Ruminants

Van Saun, R.J., L.F. Kime, K.E. Knoll, P. Hoch, A. Hoch, J.K. Harper. Agricultural Alternatives: Dairy Goat Production. Extension Circular #UA447. The Pennsylvania State University 2008. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Alternative Feeding in Drought Conditions. Southern States Llama Association Newsletter, December 2007. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Alpaca nutritional requirements: Pregnancy and hepatic lipidosis. Pp. 52-59, In: Proceedings Australian Alpaca Association National Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, August 18-20, 2006. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Vitamin D and phosphorus interrelationships in alpacas. Pp. 123-126, In: Proceedings Australian Alpaca Association National Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, August 18-20, 2006. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Feeding fundamentals for South American Camelids. Pp. 132-147, In: Current Veterinary Care and Management of Llamas and Alpacas, Proceedings of the International Camelid Health Conference for Veterinarians, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, March 21-25, 2006.
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Van Saun, R.J. Hepatic lipidosis in camelids.
Pp. 148-152, In: Current Veterinary Care and Management of Llamas and Alpacas, Proceedings of the International Camelid Health Conference for Veterinarians, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, March 21-25, 2006.
Pp. 69-71, In: Proceedings UMass Amherst Camelid Conference, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst, MA, January 28-29, 2006.
2 pp. In: Proceedings Camelid Health, Medicine and Management Course, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, December 3-4, 2005
pp. 181-182, In: Proceedings 2004 Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association Conference, Portland, Maine, October 28-31, 2004. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Making sense of vitamin and mineral supplements. Pp. 57-68, In: Proceedings UMass Amherst Camelid Conference, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst, MA, January 28-29, 2006.
11 pp. In: Proceedings Camelid Health, Medicine and Management Course, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, December 3-4, 2005
pp. 207-217, In: Proceedings 2004 Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association Conference, Portland, Maine, October 28-31, 2004.
pp. 3.101-3.109, In: Proceedings 12th Annual AOBA National Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 28-30, 2003. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Nutrition for all life’s stages
Pp. 36-56, In: Proceedings UMass Amherst Camelid Conference, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst, MA, January 28-29, 2006.
18 pp, In: Proceedings Camelid Health, Medicine and Management Course, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, December 3-4, 2005.
pp. 183-200, In: Proceedings 2004 Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association Conference, Portland, Maine, October 28-31, 2004. [Article Link] - opens new window

Van Saun, R.J. Diagnosis and treatment of camelid uterine infections, pp. 201-206, In: Proceedings 2004 Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association Conference, Portland, Maine, October 28-31, 2004.

Van Saun, R.J. Vitamin D related problems in llamas and alpacas, pp. 219-223, In: Proceedings 2004 Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association Conference, Portland, Maine, October 28-31, 2004.

Van Saun, R.J. Diagnosis and Treatment of Alpaca Uterine Infections, pp. 3.94-3.99, In: Proceedings 12th Annual AOBA National Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 28-30, 2003.

Van Saun, RJ. Basic Alpaca Feeding Practices and Principles: Beginning Nutrition, pp. 125-131, In: Proceedings 11th Annual Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 29-June2, 2002.

Van Saun, RJ. Advanced Alpaca Nutrition: Vitamin D, Hepatic Lipidosis and Trace Minerals, pp. 111-124, In: Proceedings 11th Annual Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 29-June2, 2002.

Van Saun, RJ. Feeding the Pregnant Alpaca, pp. 132-137, In: Proceedings 11th Annual Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, May 29-June2, 2002.

Van Saun, R.J.. Feeding the pregnant alpaca. Alpaca Registry Journal. 2000;5(1):3-10.

Van Saun, R.J.. Understanding vitamin and minerals supplements for camelids: Reading between the lines. Alpaca Registry Journal 1999;4(1):3-10.

Smith, B.B., S.J. Tornquist and R.J. Van Saun. Hepatic lipidosis in the camelid: A different perspective. Alpaca Registry Journal 1998;3(1):26-28.

Bovine

Van Saun, R.J.. Management of the close-up dry cow. Pg. 39-48, In: Proceedings 27th Annual Dairy Producers Short Course, Abbottsford, British Columbia, Canada, February 14-15, 1995.

Van Saun, R.J.. Dairy Cattle Nutrition: Feeding for Two (How to properly feed the cow and her rumen). pp. 172-180, In: Proceedings 1993 Northwest and Lower Columbia Dairy Short Course, Everett, Washington and Portland, Oregon, January 21-22 and 25-26, 1993.

Van Saun, RJ. Transition Cow Management, pp.1-10, In: Proceedings 2002 Ohio Dairy Management Conference, Columbus, Ohio, December 16-17, 2002.

Van Saun, R.J. Troubleshooting Silage Problems: How to Identify Potential Problems. In: Proceedings Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference, February 28-March 1, 2001, Grantville, PA.

Van Saun, R.J.. Controlling Postpartum Disorders with Good Nutritional Practices. 18th Annual Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, March 7-10, 2000.

Van Saun, R.J.. Blood Profiles as Indicators of Nutritional Status. 18th Annual Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, March 7-10, 2000.