Calf & Heifer Health
While colostrum is a powerful tool for keeping calves healthy, it isn’t foolproof. Sometimes calves need a little extra immunity boost, which is where IgYs can help.
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Winning the pathogen challenge: A game plan devised by experts
While it might be one of the most common diseases, the cause of scours isn’t always easy to ascertain. Three experts share insight on devising a plan to help pinpoint the issue.
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Vaccine timing: Let your past guide your future
Knowing which calves are at greatest risk for disease and being able to identify the specific causative agent of disease is essential for developing appropriate vaccine and treatment protocols.
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4 tips to foster a positive impact on calf stress
Preventative measures like good nutrition, handling practices, calf comfort and observation protocols are key for keeping calves healthy while they're stressed.
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Sick calves: Where did I trip up?
While calves are born healthy, human management can greatly affect their health for better or worse. Creating SOPs that are readable, in the correct language and readily available is key to minimizing the number of errors that occur daily.
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Enhancing calf wellness: A comprehensive approach
Establishing pathways to productivity, embracing early intervention, seamless weaning and housing solutions and maximizing the benefits of milk nutrition are key to raising healthy, productive replacement heifers.
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Developing a productive, sustainable life for dairy cows
In order to become more economical and sustainable, dairies should focus on increasing the productive life of their animals. This also meets consumer demands for transparency and animal care.
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Can your calves pass these tests?
While every operation is different, key tests and measurements can indicate a farm’s ability to raise calves well. These include passive transfer, feeding hygiene, housing cleanliness and comfort, and a calf’s growth rate and health markers.
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The hidden enemy: How oxidative stress impacts dairy calves and what you can do
Awareness of how common calf management practices can induce oxidative stress is the first step in managing for it.
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Calves under the sun: Navigating heat stress challenges
Heat stress can have lifelong negative impacts on calf health and performance. Shade, air flow, the THI chart and electrolytes are all essential tools for mitigating this issue.
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