Items Tagged with 'colostrum feeding'
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Colostrum is key for a newborn calf. The nutrients provided by the mother set up the calf’s immunity for life.
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The first 48 hours
In perfect conditions, calves don’t need our help to get off to a good start during their first days of life. However, perfect conditions are rarely present every day of the calving season. Prepare now to properly help these calves if and when it’s necessary.
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Hypothermia in calves: Causes, treatment and prevention
Hypothermia, a major concern for winter-calving herds, can be treated and avoided altogether with some watchful management during calving.
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Optimizing your colostrum bank
Having a properly managed colostrum bank and feeding program is key to calf health. How colostrum is frozen and thawed can be the difference between a healthy calf and a sick one.
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What to expect when you’re expecting beef-dairy cross calves
Feeding and raising beef-on-dairy calves is a different ball game than feeding traditional beef cattle. Here are some factors to consider when entering this part of the market.
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Colostrum: A powerhouse nutraceutical for older calves
Studies show that feeding calves colostrum beyond day one can have a positive impact on calf health, reducing disease duration and prevalence and calf mortality.
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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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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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