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A.F. Kertz
A.F. Kertz
The author is the principal in ANDHIL, LLC, a St. Louis-based consulting firm.
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Features
April 7 2025
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What makes a good calf starter?
Dairy Calf & Heifer
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Calfhood research developments
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Carefully introduce hay
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Aug. 17 2020
Don’t penny-pinch preweaning
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April 27 2020
We know more about feeding calves
Dairy Calf & Heifer
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We need weaning transition periods
Dairy Calf & Heifer
April 2 2019
Win at weaning; jump-start the rumen
Dairy Calf & Heifer
Oct. 10 2018
What makes colostrum different?
Features
Feb. 10 2018
How much water should dairy calves drink?
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June 15 2017
Cold weather impedes dairy calf growth
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