Don't let inconsistent weather jeopardize calf health

Extreme temperature swings make calf raising more challenging. In the December 2012 issue of Starting Strong, John Brantsen, a Vita Plus dairy specialist in northwest Iowa, shares some of the strategies that calf raisers in his area use to combat disease outbreaks during these changes in the weather. 

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Source: Vita Plus Starting Strong Calf Care E-news - December 2012

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