Should I mix my own calf starter on farm?
Consider these factors before you decide whether to do so or not.
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Why don't my post-weaned heifers grow well?
A recent University of Kentucky Dairy Notes article addresses this question.
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Tips for controlling heifer feed costs
The dual objectives of raising quality dairy replacement heifers and keeping costs as low as possible sometimes can be at odds with one another. University of Wisconsin researcher Pat Hoffman offers tips on how to achieve excellent heifer nutrition while keeping costs in check.
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New feed nutrient technical note
"Animal Diets and Feed Management" focuses on managing feed inputs to reduce waste and nutrient excretion.
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Optimize heifer growth with proper nutrition
Every month that calving is delayed beyond target goals represents a significant cost per animal because of lost production and fewer days of productive life.
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Dairy Focus: Is the cost of feeding frequency worth it?
Given the waning days of winter, one may conclude that dairy calves are beyond the added nutritional requirements of cold-weather feeding.
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Tips for feeding calves 3X
No midnight feedings here. Learn how to make a three-a-day calf feeding program work, without much adjustment to your schedule.
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Going to great lengths to secure hay
Last year’s drought in the South Central U.S. wreaked havoc on dairy producers like Doug Idsinga, of Portales, N.M.
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Make mine a triple
New research shows long-term benefits of a three-a-day calf feeding approach.
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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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New Calf Notes available
The Calf Note reviews an evaluation of the factors that drive growth and efficiency in pre-weaned calves.
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