Are You Getting Milk to Your Calves Fast Enough to Keep Bacteria Levels Low?
Just like in the human food sector, we should be offering safe and sanitary milk and colostrum for our calves to drink too!
Calves, Group Housing Considerations – Disease Pressure
Calves are especially sensitive to this disease pressure, which is why individual housing creates calves that appear “healthier” in the first couple of months of life.
Getting Calves Through Times of Variable Weather
Managing calves in stable weather is one thing, but trying to keep them from getting sick when it’s 50F during the day and 20F at night is another.
Cold Weather Calf Tips
There are many things that you can do for your calves during colder weather that will benefit them greatly. Here are some that you’ve probably heard along with some more suggestions.