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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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Productive life starts with calves
Early life heavily impacts a calf’s future productivity. Focusing on good colostrum, proper nutrition and facility management is essential for building a profitable future.
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A successful calving season starts with successful preparation
Calving season is upon many producers across the U.S., and with that comes the excitement of seeing all your hard work, management and genetic selection decisions come to fruition. But it also comes with the work of keeping these calves alive and healthy.
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Maximize immunity, decrease disease with these five calf health considerations
To give your calves the best chance right out of the gate, pay attention to prenatal nutrition and herd health, and have your post-birth care in place.
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Colostrum: The ‘superfood’ for calves
Colostrum is packed with antibodies and proteins and includes energy and vitamins necessary for the future health and productivity of the calf, but it must be ingested within 12 hours of birth to be effective.
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