Why inconsistency in daily management quietly undermines calf health and how veterinarians can help stabilize outcomes before ...

Trace minerals and vitamins are essential for enzyme function, immune development and antioxidant defense, yet the neonatal ...

New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, ...

Giving calves the best possible start through adequate volumes of high-quality colostrum as close as possible to birth is a best practice to boost calf health year-round.

Isaac Haagen, an assistant professor of dairy production who holds a joint extension and research appointment, spoke on how ...

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Extension dairy specialist Jennifer Bentley discussed automatic calf feeding systems during recent Dairy Days in Sioux Center and Spencer. Bentley talked about the pros and cons ...

Offering calves a starter concentrate from day one – plus access to clean water – is critical for rumen development and, ultimately, avoiding a post-weaning dip in growth rates. Even when the nutrient ...

In dairy farming, getting a handle on feeding is the single most important determinant of the profitability of your farm. It is the basis of production, growth, health and body condition. Yakub Bachu, ...

In dairy farming, getting a handle on feeding is the single most important determinant of the profitability of your farm. It is the basis of production, growth, health and body condition. Yakub Bachu, ...