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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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Cow-calf rumen health: The foundation for health and performance
Maintaining a healthy rumen in the cow is the first step to jump-starting calf health, optimizing maternal performance and capitalizing on feed savings.
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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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Calf scours prevention begins before birth
Twelve years ago, researchers estimated that a case of scours cost $56 per head, but that number is likely significantly lower than it should be. To minimize this, farms should focus on genetics, dry cow management, colostrum and transition milk.
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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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