Tag: calving
How does group housing for calves stack up against individual housing
OSU Extension educator Jason Hartschuh breaks down the benefits of group housing dairy calves against individual housing.
Calf heat stress management basics
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh shares tips for identifying and managing heat stress in calves.
How to manage your pastures for calving
Ohio State University Extension's Jordan Penrose walks readers through managing pastures for the best calving outcomes.
Mud won’t stop Baby from giving birth to a new calf
Eric Keller prepares for his cow, Baby, to give birth during the muddiest and wettest time of the year.
First colostrum meal is vital for calf survival and health
Ohio State Extension dairy educator Gustavo M. Schuenemann explores proper ways to administer colostrum meals to raise healthy, newborn calves.
Preventing calf and heifer respiratory disease
Ohio State University Extension educator Jason Hartschuh discusses steps dairy farmers can take to prevent respiratory diseases in heifers over the winter.
Winter calf care
Jason Hartschuh discusses ways to keep calves warm and free of disease during the winter.
Penn State calving webinar set for Sept. 15
An upcoming Penn State workshop will cover the benefits and drawbacks of raising calves in paired housing systems.
New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress
Scientists at the University of Florida have discovered that human interaction with calves helps reduce abnormal oral behaviors and increase rest.
Celebrating the miracle cow
Two weeks ago, an older cow refused to stand after giving birth to a stillborn calf. Miraculously, she is recovering and continuing to improve.
