Aug. 29 2024
As the dog days of summer slowly come to an end, the importance of colostrum management does not
Aug. 22 2024
While little consensus exists in the best way to wean calves from milk, many studies have generally agreed that later weaning is superior to early weaning
Aug. 22 2024
We all have that special animal that taught us some of our first farm lessons
July 25 2024
We gave this premature calf everything we could to help her succeed
July 23 2024
The impacts of milk replacer on calf gut health are an ongoing conversation in the dairy industry
July 8 2024
During the summer months, there’s one task that surfaces to the top of every dairy farmer’s agenda: how to beat the heat. It’s crucial to mitigate heat stress in all dairy cattle, including...
March 18 2024
When a cow has a difficult calving that requires assistance and a tough pull, what steps should be taken for the calf and the cow to get both off on the right foot?
March 14 2024
Making the transition from winter to spring can be hard on dairy calves due to drastic fluctuations in temperature
Feb. 29 2024
The lungs are an indicator organ, according to veterinarian Terri Ollivett
Feb. 26 2024
The best way to house calves has been a reoccurring topic of discussion over the last decade or so among many dairymen
Feb. 22 2024
The common saying “There’s more than meets the eye” certainly rings true when it comes to identifying disease in dairy calves
Jan. 8 2024
Transition phases in dairy cattle are essential for success. That begins all the way at the beginning of life
Jan. 5 2024
As someone raising only a handful of calves at a time, I was looking for a way to air the bottles out between feedings
Nov. 22 2023
Dairy animals need plenty of clean water as part of their balanced ration
Oct. 26 2023
Much like social media “influencers” can sway people’s purchasing decisions, especially those of younger shoppers, there are influencing factors that shape a farm’s calf-rearing...
Oct. 16 2023
A calf is born into a world where it is quickly exposed to bacteria from the environment, its dam, the hands of human caretakers, and more
Oct. 5 2023
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...
Sept. 5 2023
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...
Sept. 4 2023
Calf caretakers know how quickly a calf can go from healthy to quite sick when challenged with scours. Decisions made at the first signs of illness can make a big difference in how quickly a calf recovers
Aug. 24 2023
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...