Advancing your calf and heifer program
Calf Rehydration: It takes more than you may think
Dehydration in calves experiencing scours is often underestimated. A scouring calf can lose anywhere between 5 and 10% of its body weight in water within one day. There are several ways to help determine a calf's dehydration level.
Nutritional regulation of gut function in calves: colostrum and milk
Cargill sponsored Hoard’s Dairyman webinar presented by Michael Steele, University of Guelph. This webinar dives into the importance of high quality colostrum and strategies to consider while transitioning calves onto milk.
Success starts with SMART goal setting
How you set goals can be the difference in achieving them or not. This year strive to make sure all of your dairy goals are SMART. Read this post by Dr. Jenn Trout, Cargill Calf and Heifer Specialist, to learn what SMART stands for and how to utilize this method of goal setting.
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.