Calf & Heifer Nutrition
Don’t lose your future genetics to calf scours
Scours is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy calves. This can have major ramifications down the road, making it imperative that calves receive proper care from day one.
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Maximizing the beef-on-dairy paycheque
Although they aren’t destined for the milking parlour, beef-on-dairy calves should still be set up for success like replacement heifers. Proper nutrition and care from day one all contribute to a better beef animal.
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Setting the stage for long-term growth and performance for dairy-beef cross calves
Dairy-beef crossbred calf producers have the opportunity to set the stage for growth and performance with a high plane of nutrition during the neonatal period.
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'Raising the bar' with beef-on-dairy calves
With beef cattle population declining and continuing advancement in beef-on-dairy genetics, there is plenty of room for dairy producers to capitalize on producing high-quality beef-on-dairy animals.
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5 steps to aid in dairy-beef crossbred growth and performance
Proper calf care and nutrition in the pre-weaning phase are the foundation for a successful dairy-beef crossbred program.
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Supporting a dairy calf’s microbiome for a strong immune system
Early life management affects a calf’s health and productivity, not only short-term but throughout its entire life. To help ensure success, farms should focus on nutrition, microbiome, immunity and gut integrity.
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