Most people like consistency in life and work. Consistency should be a major goal in how we feed our baby calves too. Here we will discuss how feeding consistently can improve your calf-rearing program. In a study published in the Professional Animal Science Journal, calves were fed a low-fat milk replacer (17 percent fat) more […]
Most of the discussion of calf feeding and management in cold weather revolves around these questions; Should I start feeding more milk? Should I increase total solids? Should I add a fat supplement during the winter? A goal of these feeding strategies is to provide more calories to the calf. Beyond cold stress, calves face […]
The Basics of Calf Management become critical for calf health and vitality during times of extreme cold stress. Pay attention to your calves environment making sure they are dry and have proper ventilation. Feeding rates of milk or milk replacer may need to be increased to maintain energy levels for increased maintenance needs. Spending extra […]
