Calf performance postweaning differs depending on the amounts of milk fed
How much milk replacer is necessary to ensure calf health and growth?
13
Nov
Youngstock
21
Sep
Extended colostrum feeding reduces health issues in young calves
Colostrum is an excellent source of nutrients with a much higher concentration compared with milk.
18
Jul
Which is the upper critical temperature-humidity index for dairy calves?
In young calves the optimum temperature humidity index has not been determined.
02
Jul
Trace minerals injection increases immunity in young dairy calves
The postnatal injection of zinc, manganese, copper and selenium reduces the incidence of calf diarrhea and pneumonia.
14
Feb
Heat stress affects performance of pre-weaned dairy calves
Weaned calves, raised during the summer, have reduced gains because of heat stress and the effect of rain on bedding.
18
Oct
Effect of colostrum treatment on immunoglobulin absorption
Colostrum can be a potential source of pathogen microorganism.
12
Aug
Effects of feeding non-saleable milk containing antibiotics on calf growth
It has become a common practice to feed non-saleable milk to dairy calves.