Tag: calving
Evaluating management practices for backgrounding cattle
Learn more about management practices for backgrounding stocker calves on grass in 2023.
Country problems require country solutions
Eliza Blue finds herself managing all the usual challenges of calving season and life amid lots of snow, lots of wind and very cold temperatures.
Enjoying the spring season of a dairy cow
Spring milking is a dream within a dream for Eliza Blue, and an orphaned calf named Little Jones, too.
Colostrum management is even more critical in the winter
Colostrum is an important source of antibodies, nutrients and energy for thermogenesis of newborn calves. And it's even more important in colder weather.
Match nutrient intake to the production cycle
Consider the quality of available feed during your calving season. Aligning breeding season with times when better feed is available could save you money.
Feeding, housing shown to have long-term impact on calves
Feeding and housing practices of preweaned calves can have long-term implications. Maurice Eastridge explains in this week's Dairy Excel.
Aspirin can provide relief to dairy cows
Dairy cows that received a short course of anti-inflammatory medication after calving had lower metabolic stress and produced more milk than untreated cows.
How to detect respiratory diseases in calves quicker
Diagnosing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases quicker is vital to the success of your operation. Learn how to improve your winter calf management.
Muddy February raises risk of scours
Learn more about the increased risk of calf scours associated with early calving in wet conditions and learn how to prevent it.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
