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Colostrum for calves with diarrhea? Exploring the potential of colostrum as an additional therapy

Calves with diarrhea could benefit from colostrum supplementation. Recent research shows that eight feedings over four days could reduce the disease to 2.75 days.

December 27, 2022

David Renaud and Michael A. Steele

There is no doubting that colostrum management is essential in early life to achieve transfer of passive immunity. In fact, if calves achieve passive immunity, they will have a lower risk of developing diarrhea.

Does your calf facility match your farm's needs?

When setting up a calf barn, farms need to consider colostrum, stocking density, ventilation, nutrition and people to determine the facility that will work best.

October 18, 2022

Jodi Wallace and Ray Reynen

Today’s calves and heifers will be your future milking herd. Pampering our replacements is not only the right choice, it's essential for the long-term health and productivity of our herds.

Cryptosporidiosis in calves: Can it be eliminated?

Cryptosporidiosis uncovered – what it is, how it spreads and how to help control it when it affects your herd.

October 10, 2022

Virginie Filteau

Cryptosporidiosis is a disease of calves caused by the protozoal parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. It is common in cattle.

Producer Blog: Navel infections in calves, and prevention and treatment

August 24, 2022

Julianne Holler

On average, it seems that most newborn dairy calves weigh in the 70- to 80-pound range, with breed and the dam’s size and age playing a role.

6 steps to perform the Madigan Squeeze Technique

To help weak calves suckle after birth, the Madigan Squeeze Technique acts to stimulate the pressure of coming through the birth canal.

August 15, 2022

Elizabeth Quesnell Kohtz

After a difficult delivery, it is always exciting to have a live calf, but that feeling is quickly dampened when the calf does not suckle or thrive. In the veterinary world, this is called neonatal maladjustment syndrome, commonly referred to as a “dummy calf” or “weak calf.”

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

July 19, 2022

Donna Benschop and Matt Groen

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” You might be wondering why an article on heifer raising is starting off with lyrics from a popular Taylor Swift song, but that line from her 2013 song describes a lot of themes around setting goals and optimizing heifer raising.

Immune challenges of the young calf

July 19, 2022

Elad Ben-Ezra

The first two months of a calf’s life are a critically important period that lays the foundation for their future health and productivity. Exciting current research has shown that high pre-weaning growth rates impact future productivity of calves by improving milk production in the first and second lactation, age at first calving and longevity within the herd.

Calf vitality: The future depends on it

April 14, 2022

Lauren Yanch

Current farming operations often experience a broad set of challenges that can be difficult to mitigate. On dairy farms specifically, calf morbidity and mortality continues to be a prevalent issue that can result in short- and long-term consequences for calf health and farm success.

Protein for calf starter feeds

April 14, 2022

Essi Evans and Brittany Wood

Many on-farm management factors are important for the development of healthy, productive heifers and among them are the consumption of nutrients preweaning. Research regarding the preweaned calf remains largely focused on health and rumen development. A third topic is emerging, and that revolves around the provision of protein and amino acids.

A pen of misfits: Don’t let your transition calves be the weak link

February 22, 2022

Kimberley Morrill, Keith A. Bryan, and David Ledgerwood

When we hear the phrase “challenges in the transition pen,” we often think about the lactating herd, paying particular attention to the transition from a dry, non-lactating animal to a highly productive lactating animal.

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Colostrum for calves with diarrhea? Exploring the potential of colostrum as an additional therapy

Does your calf facility match your farm's needs?

Cryptosporidiosis in calves: Can it be eliminated?

Producer Blog: Navel infections in calves, and prevention and treatment

6 steps to perform the Madigan Squeeze Technique

Maximizing your return on investment: Heifers

Immune challenges of the young calf

Calf vitality: The future depends on it

Protein for calf starter feeds

A pen of misfits: Don’t let your transition calves be the weak link

Research Review: Using technology to improve locomotion assessments in dairy cows

Physiological and metabolic changes caused by heat stress

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