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Scours in calves are one of the most searched items on Google when it comes to calf care. A sick calf is a sad sight and bout of sours will scar the calf for life, limiting its potential as a healthy replacer in the herd. Ods are, you will probably be spending lots of money […]

Dos and Don’ts of Colostrum By Andy Beckel, President and owner of Golden Calf Company, andy@goldencalfcompany.com At a glance: Good colostrum management means feeding plenty of high quality, clean colostrum to calves soon after birth. Executing these steps correctly is essential for healthy calves and a healthy, productive herd.  Every day we make hundreds of […]

At a Glance – Proper calf care immediately after birth is critical to raising healthy replacement heifers. Take these five steps to maximize efficiency and ensure your calves receive the best care possible. Perhaps you are sitting at your desk evaluating last year and thinking about the future. This past year has not been the most […]

Editor’s note: This article is part three in a three-part series on evaluating your hygiene protocols. Visit www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/are-you-saving-money-with-hygiene to read part 1 and www.progressivedairy.com/topics/management/5-steps-to-perfect-cleanliness to read part 2. Our first two articles of this three part series focused on cleaning and storing of feeding equipment. It is now time to put emphasis on a biosecurity […]

It has been said, cleanliness is next to godliness. Nowhere on a dairy is this saying more true than in the maternity and calf areas. Providing a clean environment for our newborn calves can save us thousands of dollars in future treatments and medical expenses. In our last article, “Are you saving money with hygiene?” […]