Don’t lose money with too many replacements
Too many replacements? Yes, it can be a real problem for dairies, especially with current feed costs.
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Agvocacy takes the farm to the consumer
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association shares how two proactive dairy producers are embracing social media to share the farmer’s side of the food production story with the public.
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Poll: How do you measure IgG levels in colostrum?
A) Brix refractometer
B) Colostrometer
C) Other methods of evaluation
D) Do not routinely measure IgG in colostrum
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Plan for healthy calves
The Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance program provides important guidelines for consistently raising healthy calves.
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Veterinarian offers calf disease prevention tips on YouTube
ImmuCell has opened a YouTube channel providing calf care and management tips. The “Immediate Immunity” You Tube channel features veterinarian Steve Hayes in its latest video.
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Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference
The annual conference of the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association, April 4-5, will feature a wet lab, educational and networking opportunities. The event will be held in Lancaster, Pa.
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Regional dairy meetings in Indiana
Successfully raising calves will be the central focus of six regional meetings coming up in February and March throughout the state of Indiana.
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A look at copper toxicity in heifers
Growing heifers may be more susceptible to chronic copper toxicity than previously thought. Toxicity in young animals also may occur at dietary levels lower than those that induce toxicity in mature Holsteins.
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Focus on good calf growth
Dairy calves need plenty of energy for growth and to build a strong immune system. Freezing conditions divert energy into maintenance, causing calves to fall short of the energy they need for good health and growth.
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Regional dairy meetings offer calf management, industry advice
Indiana dairy farmers and industry professionals have opportunities to learn about important herd-management topics at six regional dairy meetings in February and March.
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5 steps to improved heifer reproduction
It is often thought that heifer reproduction outperforms that of the lactating herd, but this is not the case on most farms. Here are some tips to improve heifer reproductive performance on your operation.
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