From birth to joining the adult herd, rearing a dairy calf is estimated to cost an average of £1,800. Therefore, it is essential to get the process right. Ruminant veterinarian Becca Cavill says there ...

Efficient heifer rearing provides a sound platform for the herd's future, while not hitting growth and fertility milestones ...

As a vet working with dairy and beef farms, one of the most common questions I am asked is: “Do we need to make a big change to improve our calf health?” When performance is slipping, whether because ...

Minimising stress for the cow and maximising hygiene for the new-born calf should be the cornerstones of your calf rearing plan Vulnerable: A management plan should be in place from once the new-born ...

A dairy cow cannot be a world-class producer of milk if it is not properly conditioned as a calf. The preparation of a dairy cow starts by selecting a good bull for her mother. Ideally, you want a ...

An investment in a computerised (automatic) calf feeding machine can bring greater control and consistency to the rearing period; they can also reduce the time and labour required to rear calves.

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In the past 12 or 18 months, following a calf-rearing site on social media has highlighted to me just how slowly best practice information filters through to some of the people working with calves.

When it comes to calf rearing, there’s an abundance of advice and information available for farmers, but sometimes it’s simply just a case of getting the basics right. Sign Up and be kept in the loop ...

Successfully rearing calves for profit is all about doing your sums. The purchase price of the calf, milk powder and calf meal costs all need to be balanced against the likely price when the calf is ...

New York, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumption of calf milk replacers in the European market in 2022 stands at 732,864 tons and is expected to reach 1,056,173 tons by 2032, registering a CAGR ...

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