EAST LANSING, Mich. — The first hours of life are decisive for a newborn dairy calf. In this phase, failure in management and procedures can lead to increased incidence of diseases, decreased growth rate and increased mortality rates. We often think about colostrum feeding when we think about newborn calf care. Though it is one […]

LANCASTER, Pa. — A savings account helps ensure you’ll be covered when an unexpected expense comes up. The same goes for a calf’s immune system. Investing in maintaining normal digestive health and a healthy immune system from day one by developing proper protocols helps prepare calves to get off to a healthy, fast start. “Think […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many beef and dairy calves will be born in the next three months. As spring calving season approaches, University of Missouri Extension experts stress the importance of properly caring for newborn calves. It is critical that newborn calves receive high quality colostrum, according to dairy specialist Stacey Hamilton and Scott Poock, MU […]