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A.F. Kertz
The author is the principal in ANDHIL, LLC, a St. Louis-based consulting firm.
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Ease the weaning transition
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What makes a good calf starter?
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Calfhood research developments
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Carefully introduce hay
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Aug. 17 2020
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Don’t penny-pinch preweaning
Features
April 27 2020
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We know more about feeding calves
Dairy Calf & Heifer
April 25 2020
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We need weaning transition periods
Dairy Calf & Heifer
April 2 2019
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Win at weaning; jump-start the rumen
Dairy Calf & Heifer
Oct. 10 2018
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What makes colostrum different?
Features
Feb. 10 2018
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How much water should dairy calves drink?
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Features
Nov. 15 2011
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Struggling with how big heifers should be
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