How much feed are birds eating on your farm?
A survey of dairy farms in three prominent dairy states puts some numbers on feed lost to invasive birds.
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30 seconds well spent
Deep, dry bedding is essential for baby calves to nest and conserve energy. Spending 30 seconds to do the knee test can help you make sure bedding is adequate.
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Tips for managing drought-stressed forages
If your hay fields and pastures were in poor condition going into the winter, here are some options to consider this spring.
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A well-fed calf is a healthier calf
Too often, calf raisers feed "a pound a day" of milk replacer because that’s the way it’s always been. Here are some reasons to step it up.
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Limit feeding heifers – bunk space and feeding frequency study
Recent interest in limit feeding heifers led a team of Canadian researchers to explore the impact of varying amounts of bunk space on the behavior and performance of heifers fed this way.
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What to look for in an oral electrolyte product
There are many electrolyte products available, but which ones are the best? Extension veterinarian Michelle Arnold from the University of Kentucky provides advice on the most important characteristics of this life-saving product.
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Colostrum management essential to calf health
A newborn calf’s first nutrients also are the most critical. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association offers a list of colostrum-management tips.
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Do genetics influence calf health?
Could calf health and survival someday be used as a factor in making breeding decisions? A Canadian study, recently published in the Journal of Dairy Science, looks at the potential for correlating genetic traits with calf survival.
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Keep calf scours at bay with these strategies
An ever-present disease challenge, scours can wreak havoc as the seasons change. Read prevention strategies provided by the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association.
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Guidelines for evaluating sick calves
Spotting sick calves and delivering prompt treatment dramatically impacts their survival rate and long-term productivity in the herd. University of Kentucky Extension Dairy Specialist Donna Amaral-Phillips has developed a comprehensive guide to identifying sick calves; determining whether or not they need electrolytes; and preventing future illness.
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Factors that affect calf standing time
Rest is an important factor in calf health and growth, and research has shown that standing requires more energy than lying, plus can cause calves to exert more energy to maintain body temperature in cold conditions.
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