Calf & Heifer

Calf livability, respiratory disease and scours now are traits that producers can use to identify and breed for future herd replacements.

Just knowing that calves are being fed three quarts of milk replacer twice a day is not enough information.

Any calf castrated with an elastrator band should be given tetanus prevention.

A beef influence in the breeding program of dairy operations for some of their cows can increase the marketability of their calves, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Animals possessing a haplotype for a short, sleek hair coat in the Holstein breed have been developed by the University of Florida.

The dairy industry’s current economic climate makes strong lender relations essential.

Summer’s coming, and when the hot weather hits, calves have their own struggles in dealing with heat stress.

How helpful would it be to look inside live calves to inspect their lung condition? That’s now possible with the same ultrasound technology veterinarians use to diagnose pregnancies.

What you do in calf's first minutes can be life or death.

To help build consumer trust in dairy products, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) is pleased to offer the webinar series for 2018.