Oftentimes the release of new herd care line products means a reliance on GENEX employees to get early photographs of the product in use. When Push™ calf nutritional paste came out, Director of Beef Genetics Brad Johnson was up for the task. Here is his account of how picture-taking went and, more importantly, how he …
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 …
Your livelihood is your cows and the milk they produce. It’s our duty as farmers to care for that livelihood; to protect our animals as well as our bottom line. Caring for a cow is important in all stages – pregnancy, lactation and even the dry period. Protecting cows after lactation is crucial, as 50-60% …
Calves have an increased susceptibility to illness. Heifers and cows must maintain proper gut health to achieve feed efficiency and a productive lactation. Cue direct-fed microbials (DFMs). It’s long been proven that particular strains of bacteria support a healthy gut in cattle. Studies of Lactobacillus acidophilus (aka lactic acid bacteria) started in the 1920s, but …
Giving birth is no simple task. This is true for nearly all species, including cattle. Bringing new life into this world is a miracle, but behind the awe and beauty is a mother who struggled for hours, giving her all. While it is important to properly care for a newborn calf, it is also important …
As the cold weather sets in, so does the realization that calving season is right around the corner. Now is the time to start preparing your calving kit, and one of the most essential items to include is a colostrum supplement or replacer. What is colostrum? Calves are born nearly without immunity or antibodies in …
The single, most important meal your calf will consume in its lifetime is the first feeding of colostrum. Here, the experts at SCCL share details on when and how to assist your calves with colostrum to ensure a successful calving season. Which calves need a colostrum supplement or replacement? There are many circumstances when you …
SCCL, a leader in developing and producing innovative colostrum products, provides tips for knowing when and how to feed calves colostrum. How do good colostrum feeding practices impact calf productivity? The single, most important meal your calves will consume in their lifetime is the first feeding of colostrum. However, the impact of good colostrum feeding …
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