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Is tree bark the remedy for diarrhea in calves? A botanical extract may improve calf hydration and limit diarrhea, says researcher.
29/01/2018
Calves aren’t being given enough milk But research shows the stomach of a calf has a volume of over five litres – more than twice what dairy farmers and agronomists thought possible.
06/03/2018
Preparing cattle for summer production When a cow in poor condition gives birth, the calf’s immune system may end up being weak, which could prove fatal.
23/11/2017
Environmental benefits of Afrikaner cow productivity Cow productivity in beef cattle is measured as kilogram calf weaned per mature livestock unit (MLU) mated
24/11/2017
Cattle preconditioning programs add to bottom line Extension specialists describe how preconditioning programs add to cow/calf operation's bottom line and improve return on investment.
23/07/2019
Calving Basics: The First 15 Minutes Not to put too dramatic a spin on it, but what you do or don’t do in the first few minutes of a calf’s life can impact how she performs the rest of her life.
29/03/2018
Proper feeding of calves … it begins with the cow Cow nutrition, especially in the dry period, in the last three months, seems to be of high importance for the ability of the calf to deal with pathogens
14/01/2019
Crossbreeding may improve beef cattle efficiency in grazing systems Planned crossbreeding systems using breeds that complement one another can reduce cost of maintaining cow/calf herd.
13/05/2019
What factor does waste milk play for antibiotic resistance in calves? Feeding of waste milk may be one factor increasing the amount of bacteria resistant to antibiotics in dairy calf guts, say researchers.
25/01/2018
Creating the best start for calves Close attention should be paid to calf rearing techniques. If calves fail to reach target growth rates throughout their development, it will have negative
13/02/2017