AD LIB feeding of milk allows the calf to consume more milk when compared to a conventional milk-feeding programme for calves (bucket-feeding twice daily at a total of 10pc of bodyweight). However, ...

Giving pre-weaned calves access to as much calf milk replacer as their appetites demand has transformed the performance of Scottish dairy farmer Rory Christie’s heifer replacements. Dourie Farming Co, ...

WITH many dairy farmers over quota this spring, large amounts of milk will be fed to calves. Many experiments were done in the past, adding probiotics to milk for calf feeding with an average 5% ...

Switching from milk replacer to whole milk can make financial sense, but it requires careful planning and management.

In dairy farming, getting a handle on feeding is the single most important determinant of the profitability of your farm. It is the basis of production, growth, health and body condition. Yakub Bachu, ...

Increase liquid nutrients to help keep calves growing through cold weather When Old Man Winter and Mother Nature start two-stepping through the short days and long nights of winter, big changes can ...

In winter, it’s important—even critical—to keep milk at 100 to 105°F when feeding it to young calves to maintain their body temperatures and conserve energy, says Ann Hoskins, a calf products ...

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Extension dairy specialist Jennifer Bentley discussed automatic calf feeding systems during recent Dairy Days in Sioux Center and Spencer. Bentley talked about the pros and cons ...

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