Attention to detail and consistency are the keys to success with calves, according to consultant vet Tommy Heffernan. It ...

Aidan Brennan outlines a list of things dairy farmers should be focusing on as the calving season kicks off nationwide.

Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their ...

We observed that many dairies have invested in automated calf feeding systems, but the producers had questions about feeding procedures to optimize calf health, welfare and growth performance.

Whatever method is used, clean equipment should be used at all times. Sick calves should always be fed last to minimise cross-contamination. Attempts should be made to feed milk at body ...

Karla Wilke of the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center shared her thoughts about feeding cows in ...

To avoid a biofilm developing in calf feeding equipment, it should first be rinsed with cool water to remove any milk residue. Then it should be washed with detergent and water above 60C ...