Dairy Calves - News & Insights
Stay updated on the latest dairy calf management strategies. Explore expert advice on colostrum management, calf nutrition, disease prevention, and the beef-on-dairy trend to ensure a healthy, productive future for your herd.
A growing body of evidence suggests there are wide-reaching benefits to following colostrum with several feedings of transition milk.
Current springer values were stable to slightly higher – and Holstein heifer calves significantly higher – in all reported markets in the past month.
Research shows it is not possible to eliminate the possibility of a calf becoming infected with Salmonella by good management and hygiene during or after the calving process, as it may have been infected in utero.
Retrofitting a dairy barn has been a popular choice to make upgrades more affordable than they would be when building new, yet “retrofitting” isn’t unique to the dairy industry.
The conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
La mayoría de las personas responsables del tratamiento de las terneras enfermas entienden la importancia de rehidratar a la ternera y generalmente están familiarizados con las soluciones de electrolitos orales.
Researchers found that over half of calves tested with ultrasound had at least one case of lung congestion in the first eight weeks of life.
What gets us going in the morning can stimulate lethargic calves.
The FARM Program requires that each participating dairy have a Herd Health Plan in place that includes pain mitigation for disbudding and dehorning.
Jersey dairy uses an assortment of beef genetics, including Stabilizer, to increase value of bull calves.
The American Simmental Association and Holstein Association USA have come together in a first-of-its-kind branded program between beef and dairy breeds.
As understanding of the cattle microbiome improves, dairies can benefit from strategic use of probiotics and microbial management.
Improve heifer raising efficiency while protecting against respiratory disease
While there are several methods of dehorning dairy calves available, many producers prefer to use caustic paste.