Restoring calcium levels after a cow gives birth is essential. She needs the proper amount of calcium to help her bounce back, as well as vitamin D to help maximize calcium absorption. But how do you know the calcium supplement you are giving her is meeting the criteria needed? If you could use a calcium …
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The dry period is the most important part of a cow’s next lactation, and yet many people fail to understand that. The dry period preps the cow for her next lactation so that, ideally, she will freshen healthy and with no udder health issues. One of the most common issues in fresh animals is mastitis …
Calving is just around the corner, so now is the time to make sure you have all the tools on hand for a successful calving season. Your calving toolkit likely includes ear tags and tag markers, a calving book, and a calf puller and chains, but have you considered adding tools that will help you …
Calving equals colostrum: Not only in cold weather, but hot weather too. As fall calving approaches, flies and heat stress are likely some of your top concerns. Rightfully so, but do you know that colostrum has a direct effect on helping your calves combat that heat stress? In fact, feeding quality colostrum during times of …
You have waited for this day. It was nine months ago when you carefully selected the semen and chose the right mating, and now she is finally here. But what is your plan now? How do you ensure she receives the proper care from the moment she hits the ground? High-quality direct-fed microbials (DFMs) can …
Calcium – if you are a dairy farmer, there is no other mineral you spend as much time thinking about or stressing over. When the effects of low blood calcium can lead to down cows, dystocia, uterine prolapse, retained placenta, mastitis, displaced abomasum, lower milk production, higher ketosis risk and decreased reproductive performance, there is …
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As we face the biting cold of winter, it is a good time to remind ourselves how best to fight back against the cold and protect our calves. Calves experience cold stress when the ambient temperature drops below their thermoneutral zone, generally between 55⁰F – 70⁰F. For each 1⁰F drop below the thermoneutral zone, a …
From the moment each calf is born, you work tirelessly to ensure they remain healthy, productive and growing. In fact, their wellbeing is your top priority because you know they are the foundation of the future. Calving season is just around the corner, now is the time to make sure you have everything on hand …
Colostrum is important on day one, but not any colostrum will do. It needs to be high quality and full of the nutrients needed to give your calves the best start possible. With all of the colostrum choices, how can you be sure you are providing the best start for your calves? Today we will …
The single, most important meal a calf will consume in its lifetime is the first feeding of colostrum.Knowing when and how to intervene are the first steps for ensuring a productive calf. How does good colostrum feeding practices impact long-term productivity? The impact of good colostrum feeding practices is often overlooked. Good colostrum feeding practicesand …
