Calf Health
How different rumen environments can affect health in dairy calves
Starter intake is often a major focus in young calves; however, high starter intake is often associated with acidosis. While rumen acidosis in cows is detrimental, research shows that calves don’t share that issue.
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Calves can vote too: Preferences for hutch ventilation during summer
Study shows that by 6 weeks old, calves show a significant preference for ventilated hutches, and ventilated hutches can help reduce heat stress. Additionally, pair-housed calves spent 80% of their time together.
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Counter the complexity of scours with a focused effort
While scours is a complex issue, a focused effort to provide calves with adequate antibodies, a clean environment and minimal exposure to older animals can greatly decrease a calf’s chances of falling victim to scours.
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One of these things is not like the other: One vet’s take on Salmonella Dublin
Dr. John Dick shares his experience with the rising prevalence of Salmonella Dublin; atypical symptoms make diagnosis challenging, emphasizing the need for rigorous biosecurity measures and ongoing monitoring.
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Productive life starts with calves
Early life heavily impacts a calf’s future productivity. Focusing on good colostrum, proper nutrition and facility management is essential for building a profitable future.
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Maximize the effectiveness of calf barn ventilation with computerized calculations
What if a farm could run multiple scenarios with barn layout to find their perfect design before pouring a drop of concrete or driving a single screw? Using new software called computational fluid dynamics, now they can.
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Managing natural ventilation in your calf barn
Tips to keep calves comfortable and healthy this winter by managing interior temperature, minimizing drafts and maintaining air flow.
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Completion rate and herd longevity: Making informed decisions on culling heifer calves
Raising every heifer might sound like a good idea, but it can cost more in the long run. Culling problematic and potentially problematic calves early in life is a key component to a profitable, sustainable dairy.
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