Having extra colostrum on hand is both a wise and reasonable choice for dairies. Specifically, frozen colostrum can be warmed when needed to feed a calf when fresh colostrum is unavailable

The motto at Wagner Farms is: People. Animals. Environment

Those familiar with raising dairy calves know well that the weaning transition is a critical time, which, if not managed well, can lead to stress and ultimately lost growth performance, increased disease,...

Newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal

The fresh cow heads into the parlor to be milked, and fills the bucket, with low to moderate quality colostrum — now what?, Bup colostrum quality with ease, Reagan Bluel

A popular topic of discussion in recent years has been whether to raise calves on the farm or send them off-site into the care of experienced calf rearers

Many dairy farms go back and forth on whether to feed waste milk (WM) or milk replacer (MR) to their calves

While pair-housing calves has many benefits, it also brings some disease risks. Researchers suggest pairing early in life to capture all the upsides of pair housing

There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves., Maggie Gilles, Cleanliness cannot be overstated for calves

Today’s podcast is called Giving Calves the Best Start. This episode will help you recognize small issues with calves before they become big problems

While pair-housing calves has many benefits, it also brings some disease risks. Researchers suggest pairing early in life to capture all the upsides of pair housing

An excellent synopsis of progress in calf feeding and research over the last 35 years was presented by Jim Drackley in the August 2024 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman

There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves

The author is an assistant professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Pair or group housing calves is one example of providing enrichment that can boost dairy animals’

Starting calves off on the right foot is essential for the longevity and resiliency of every dairy farm

A recent calving surge and being pregnant myself has put the new year into perspective

New developments in calf nutrition: Challenging the dogma. Presented by: Michael Steele, University of Guelph Sponsored by: Protekta This presentation will take a look at current practices surrounding

As we inch toward the brink of winter, we are often reminded once the first cold temperatures hit of all the tasks we need to accomplish on the farm before the snow flies

Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of colostrum and the impact it can have on getting calves off on the right foot from the start

The calf program has often been relegated to a lower priority for the dairy business as it is a current expense with a delayed impact on future income