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Weaning is the most stressful times in a calf’s life and how well it performs from weaning onwards can directly impact on the economics of rearing, milk production and that animal’s longevity in the ...

Philadelphia, February 20, 2023 – Calves’ well-being, including their physical and emotional health, is always top of mind for those in the dairy industry, particularly during the weaning stage. In a ...

On most beef farms and ranches, calves are weaned from their mother when they’re around six months old. The tiny animals are introduced to a new diet, a new environment, and they have to learn new ...

Transitioning calves to grass successfully requires careful planning and attention to detail, writes InTouch feeding specialist Laura O'Connell. A smooth transition to grass ensures that calves ...

Evidence indicates that allowing beef calves to stay in the maternal herd beyond the age of natural weaning promotes animal welfare and may enhance the cows' natural reproductive potential.

And research has found a calf with a weaning weight of 100kg liveweight had more than double the chance of lasting three or more lactations in the herd than one with a weaning weight of 50kg. Work ...

URBANA, Ill. - Dairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability. With the goal ...