The Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report offers specific data, genetics insights and feeding benchmarks to help producers and ...

At Crumhaugh Farm, the Baillie family’s focus on youngstock management and nutrition is driving stronger heifers, faster calving, and ...

With the vast majority of the calves on the ground from October, farmers need to ensure November calves are still getting the attention and care they need. This means feeding fresh calves the required ...

With increasingly unsteady milk markets, a lot of farmers will be wondering if they should buy milk replacer for next spring. Farmers who do use milk replacer begin typically begin feeding it to ...

Successful calf and heifer rearing requires not only the understanding of basic principles, but also experience and observation. It calls for the ability to provide and monitor the most suitable ...

Right now, it might feel like colostrum is in no short supply. Cows are calving, freezers are full and you might think you’re sitting pretty when it comes to inventory for the remainder of the year.

We all recognize that colostrum is essential for calf health. Research consistently shows that inadequate colostrum intake increases illness and mortality rates in calves. To assess passive transfer ...

Spring is a busy time for producers, balancing fieldwork and calving season. Unfortunately, some tasks may slip through the cracks, including ensuring that calves receive adequate colostrum. An ...