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 ...

The landscape for dairy farmers has experienced significant shifts recently. With favorable margins in 2024, the tunes in 2025 have changed dramatically. Dwayne Faber, a dairy farmer in Washington ...

Raising babies is no joke. Whether that be human or animal, it can be exhausting, scary, and overwhelming. To make matters even worse, those first few months of life are incredibly important for ...

You might say Sophy Henisz is a calf architect; she builds the framework for newborn calves to launch them into successful careers as herd replacements. The University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, ...

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the 'Irish Examiner' digital Farming hub. Soil test underperforming paddocks, and aim to ...

Feeding calves non-saleable milk can be a good economic decision for the dairy, but it is important to understand the risks. Tailgate promotions score a touchdown for dairy ...

Colostrum has earned the nickname “liquid gold.” As a source of vital nutrients, antibodies and growth factors, adequate amounts of high-quality colostrum is one of the most important factors for the ...