My predecessor started the concept of herd health checks in our area over 50 years ago. Cows and heifers were checked for their reproductive status on a schedule

Millions of calves, including replacement heifers, dairy bull calves, and dairy-beef calves, leave dairy farms every year

Heifer calves are an investment area on our farms

Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers

The long-term consequences of heat stress in dairy cattle was presented by Geoff Dahl, University of Florida

It still feels like winter in many parts of the country, but if the temperature swings of this season and the trend of last summer are any indication, it may not be long before we need to consider how...

Lung ultrasound can be used to answer a multitude of questions regarding respiratory health in calves

when a pendulum swings out farther in one direction than normal, it may swing back too far in the other direction. A correction can take some time later on

Calves enter a world filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites. These organisms can make them sick or even lead to death

A silver bullet is a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem. Many would maintain that they exist only in fiction, but colostrum is a real life example

Feeding the calves of today and tomorrow was presentned by Bob James Virginia Tech and Down Home Heifer Solutions

When challenged by illness, young dairy calves can become dehydrated quickly. Producers are often faced with the question of whether oral fluids will get the job done or if they need to call their veterinarian...

With so much attention placed on animal welfare, the perspective of farmers is often overlooked, even though they are the ones who provide care to animals daily and have the greatest impact on animal welfare

Feeding high-quality colostrum is recognized as a critical factor to raising healthy calves. In addition to supplying important immunological components, colostrum is rich in nutrients, hormones, and and...

At the 2006 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) conference in Minneapolis, a speaker presented some unique findings from their human milk studies

I think baby calves are adorable and sweet. If I see one, there is no doubt that I will walk up to it with my arm outstretched, palm up, to let it suck on my hand with all its slobber and sandpaper-feeling...

Calf rearing aims to promote growth and intestinal development while minimizing health incidences. One of the significant challenges for young calves is diarrhea and other digestive issues. Digestive challenges...

We’ve probably all quipped the phrase, “If you have livestock, you’ll have dead stock, too.” It’s so true

Even on the worst day, a baby calf can make you smile. They only really want one thing, and that’s food. Unlike the cows, our youngest calves can’t graze, nor do they quite understand that...

We are just about halfway through the 500 babies that will be born during this calving season on the farm in New Zealand where I am interning this summer