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Producer Blog: Navel infections in calves, and prevention and treatment

August 24, 2022

On average, it seems that most newborn dairy calves weigh in the 70- to 80-pound range, with breed and the dam’s size and age playing a role.

6 metrics to manage calves in autofeeder systems

Colostrum, feed plans, consumption, drinking speeds, alarms and overall trends are key things to monitor to capitalize on the data and other insights autofeeders can provide.

August 24, 2022

Ann Hoskins

Maximizing the value of automated calf feeders goes far beyond putting together a feeding plan and pushing calves to the feeder. Autofeeders can provide helpful insight into daily calf management as well as overall trends of the calf feeding program.

6 steps to perform the Madigan Squeeze Technique

To help weak calves suckle after birth, the Madigan Squeeze Technique acts to stimulate the pressure of coming through the birth canal.

August 15, 2022

Elizabeth Quesnell Kohtz

After a difficult delivery, it is always exciting to have a live calf, but that feeling is quickly dampened when the calf does not suckle or thrive. In the veterinary world, this is called neonatal maladjustment syndrome, commonly referred to as a “dummy calf” or “weak calf.”

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

Knowing the herd’s MBW is important for meeting AFC goals, as it is a key component for building an effective heifer-rearing program that sets animals up for success at every stage.

July 19, 2022

Donna Benschop and Matt Groen

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” You might be wondering why an article on heifer raising is starting off with lyrics from a popular Taylor Swift song, but that line from her 2013 song describes a lot of themes around setting goals and optimizing heifer raising.

Immune challenges of the young calf

Born without antibodies, calves face challenges in the first months of life. A good foundation and careful disease prevention through measures such as quality colostrum management, dry cow management and vaccination protocols is essential for healthy calves.

July 19, 2022

Elad Ben-Ezra

The first two months of a calf’s life are a critically important period that lays the foundation for their future health and productivity.

'Rookies' are your future: 3 tips for assessing their first year

Daily weight gain along with a healthy immune system can go a long way to meeting first-lactation goals and maximizing profitability.

June 6, 2022

Raffael Lichdi

Every team has its own philosophy on developing young talent. The goal for most coaches is to turn all first-year players, the rookies, into dependable assets that can have a big impact on the game while setting the team up for long-term success.

Calf vitality: The future depends on it

April 14, 2022

Lauren Yanch

Current farming operations often experience a broad set of challenges that can be difficult to mitigate. On dairy farms specifically, calf morbidity and mortality continues to be a prevalent issue that can result in short- and long-term consequences for calf health and farm success.

Protein for calf starter feeds

April 14, 2022

Essi Evans and Brittany Wood

Many on-farm management factors are important for the development of healthy, productive heifers and among them are the consumption of nutrients preweaning. Research regarding the preweaned calf remains largely focused on health and rumen development.

A pen of misfits: Don’t let your transition calves be the weak link

February 22, 2022

Kimberley Morrill, Keith A. Bryan, and David Ledgerwood

When we hear the phrase “challenges in the transition pen,” we often think about the lactating herd, paying particular attention to the transition from a dry, non-lactating animal to a highly productive lactating animal.

Colostrum temperature: Not too hot, not too cold, just right

February 3, 2022

Dale Miller and Bobbi Kunde Brockmann

Remember the children’s story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” in which a young girl tastes three different bowls of porridge and discovers she doesn’t like it too hot or too cold but at just the right temperature? When it comes to preferences, calves and Goldilocks share something in common.

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Producer Blog: Navel infections in calves, and prevention and treatment

6 metrics to manage calves in autofeeder systems

6 steps to perform the Madigan Squeeze Technique

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

Immune challenges of the young calf

'Rookies' are your future: 3 tips for assessing their first year

Calf vitality: The future depends on it

Protein for calf starter feeds

A pen of misfits: Don’t let your transition calves be the weak link

Colostrum temperature: Not too hot, not too cold, just right

Ruminating for better health

Hot chocolate and Holsteins: Ontario family farm hosts annual open house

6 considerations to maximize cow comfort this winter

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