Cold stress happens even after the snow is gone
Calves can experience cold stress at temperatures well above freezing, and therefore will be susceptible to cold stress, even after the snow and ice melts.
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Cull dairy cows decrease replacement costs
High beef prices for cull cows can offset dairy cow replacement costs for farms. Producers have an opportunity to cull more stringently to reduce cost of production and improve herd health.
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Control fly populations in calf housing
Calf pens and hutches provide an ideal environment for flies. Get your fly control program in place before the flies arrive this spring. Here is some helpful advice.
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Calf hypothermia on grazing dairies
Young dairy calves are particularly susceptible to hypothermia because of poor insulation and high surface area to volume ratio.
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Using calf depression scores
Assessing calves using depression scores can be a useful tool for treatment and intervention.
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How to respond to calving surges
The latest issue of Calving Ease identifies ways to keep surges in calvings from compromising calf care.
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Combat cold stress with nutrition
Feeding less than 1.5 gallons of milk or milk replacer per day in cold weather – or feeding a poor quality milk replacer – may minimize feed costs but expose calves to a host of health and performance challenges.
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DCHA tip of the week: Heifer breeding strategies
There are a number of different ways to get heifers bred quicker once they enter the breeding pen. Here are some strategies to consider.
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How do your farm’s employees measure up?
A survey of dairy nutritionists in Michigan gives insight into the importance of the feeder.
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Clean calf feeding equipment in six easy steps
Cleaning calf and heifer feeding equipment is a vital part of every dairy. Without proper cleaning and sanitation of feeding equipment, disease and illness can quickly spread between calves. Follow these steps to ensure calf feeding equipment is properly sanitized.
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DCHA tip of the week: Advice for problem breeders
There are a number of reasons why some heifers just don't seem to come into heat. One custom heifer grower shares synch strategies that work on his operation.
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