Michelle Philibeck

Sales and Marketing Manager / Upper Midwestern Region / First Defense
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Completion rate and herd longevity: Making informed decisions on culling heifer calves

Raising every heifer might sound like a good idea, but it can cost more in the long run. Culling problematic and potentially problematic calves early in life is a key component to a profitable, sustainable dairy.
November 29, 2023
Michelle Philibeck

While it may be tempting to raise every heifer calf, especially when replacement rates are high, it is essential to your profitability to identify when and why culling is necessary.


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Choosing the best employees to work with calves: It’s not for everyone

Not all employees, even good ones, are right for the calf program. Carefully evaluate new employees and current ones to see if they’re the right fit and possess the skillset needed for proper calf care.
January 17, 2023
Michelle Philibeck

Raising calves isn’t easy. Good calf raisers need a solid understanding of best calf protocols, treatment and diseases or be willing and able to learn. You know that the job requires a certain skillset and nurturing touch that not many possess.


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