GENEX has released Push™ Calf Energy Paste, an enhanced version of the previously-available calf paste that helps jumpstart calves and get them on their feet quickly. This new energy paste for calves is a carefully crafted blend of highly digestible proteins and energy components derived from bovine colostrum. Plus, compared to the previous version, it …
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Diarrhea in preweaning calves is a multifactorial disease that is contracted due to a combination of environmental, management and pathogenic factors. This is one of the reasons why it is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality as well as one of the leading causes of antimicrobial therapy in dairy calves.¹ Alone, diarrhea can have …
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If you are on social media, you have likely encountered the viral trend of baby animal videos with audio that says “I’m just a baby” in a cute voice. While the audio has turned many videos of baby animals into internet sensations, it does hold real-world truth. When you selectively breed your animals to achieve …
She’s here. Your next generation of cattle has entered the world. It took careful, strategic planning, the right genetics and mindful husbandry to get to this point. Now more than ever is the time to be proactive and ensure your newborn calf – and her dam – are receiving the quality preventive care they deserve …
Calving season is here, so it’s time to make sure you have all the tools on hand to lay a good foundation for your next generation. Your calving toolkit likely already includes ear tags and tag markers, a calving book, and a calf puller and chains, but what about tools that help you address the …
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 did you know colostrum has a direct effect on helping your calves combat that heat stress? In fact, feeding quality colostrum during times of heat …
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 …
Colostrum is important on day one, but not any colostrum will do. It needs to be high quality and full of the nutrients that will 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? Let’s look at …
The single, most important meal a calf will consume in its life is the first feeding of colostrum. Knowing when and how to intervene are the first steps for ensuring a productive calf. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding colostrum supplements and replacements in your guide to colostrum feeding. How …
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 …
