All three points are valid. It is a matter of “accelerating” young pre-weaned dairy calves on a better plain of nutrition to ...

Giving pre-weaned calves access to as much calf milk replacer as their appetites demand has transformed the performance of Scottish dairy farmer Rory ...

The old way was to feed calves 2 quarts of milk replacer in the morning and 2 quarts in the afternoon, using a milk replacer containing 20% protein and 20% fat.

Phases of calf feeding The aim should be to switch young calves to cheaper feeds as early as possible so that more milk can be available for sale. However, the diet must promote health and growth ...

When Old Man Winter and Mother Nature start two-stepping through the short days and long nights of winter, big changes can happen quickly for baby calves.

Milk feeding - whole v milk replacer For many milk producers at this time of year, milk quality is extremely variable. As a result, calves are getting a slightly different diet each time they are fed.

Offering calves a starter concentrate from day one – plus access to clean water – is critical for rumen development and, ultimately, avoiding a ...

Discover the benefits of a new calf feeding regime from a US vet, improving health and milk production for Australian dairy farms.

The primary concern in rearing the newborn calf is to ensure it remains healthy. Feeding management should also be directed at addressing nutrient requirements and encouraging rumen development ...