Advancing your calf and heifer program
Where do we get our calf intel from?
The Nurture Research Center is where Cargill conducts both pre-weaning and post-weaning studies that helps us better understand calf and heifer nutrition and management.
Winterizing calves
Winterizing ourselves and our things is a proactive solution that helps us avoid problems associated with dropping temperatures and is a tactic that can also be applied to your calves.
Starting calves on the right hoof
When Mark Osterkamp moved from Southern California to West Texas to bring Osterkamp Dairy to life in 2003, he knew he wanted to continue his family’s legacy. Mark is a fourth-generation dairy farmer after his great grandfather began dairying in the 1920s. Today, Osterkamp Dairy is home to an efficient, productive Holstein herd all because Mark got the “bug” to follow in his family’s footsteps.
Feed only the ones you need.
Feeding too many heifers can drain profits. But, how many is too many for your dairy? When should they calve? Click on the download button below to help you find your sweet spot.