Vita Plus Calf Summit 2018 Recap
More than 175 calf raisers, Vita Plus consultants and industry peers came together June 20 and 21 for Vita Plus Calf Summit 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Follow the links in this post to access full...
View ArticleBalance milk and starter feeding for efficient calf growth
By Dr. Zach Sawall A calf is born with a sterile rumen environment void of bacteria, protozoa and fungi. Microbes in the gut populate slowly at first, but speed up over time. This process of...
View Article5 questions to ask your vet
When was the last time you and your herd veterinarian spent time together with calves? Even if the calves are healthy, your veterinarian should still be involved in the development of calf management...
View ArticleBuild your own colostrum thawing and heating unit
Refrigerating or freezing excess high-quality colostrum (greater than 22% Brix reading) is a great way to ensure each newborn calf receives this vital nutrition at birth. Because high temperatures can...
View ArticleWhen maternal colostrum runs short
By Ann Hoskins Maternal colostrum is a high-value asset on your farm. Unfortunately, that asset often runs short this time of year as many farms see a slump in colostrum production between November...
View Article5 ways a calf says she’s getting the right amount of milk
By Dr. Lucas Mitchell Similar to how we rely on the lactating herd’s performance to indicate if something is working or not, if we pay attention to how the calves are performing, they will show us if...
View ArticleWhat do you do when maternal colostrum runs short?
By Ann Hoskins Maternal colostrum is a high-value asset on your farm. Unfortunately, that asset often runs short this time of year as many farms see a slump in colostrum production between November and...
View Article5 steps to stay ahead of a colostrum slump
Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn | If your farm has a seasonal decrease in colostrum production across the late-fall and early-winter months, the following proactive steps can help you maintain a constant supply...
View ArticleSupport early life calf health with extended colostrum and transition milk...
By Lucas Mitchell, Ph.D., Vita Plus | Calves are quite susceptible to disease in their first four weeks of life. How these challenges are combatted varies from farm to farm, but a couple of items...
View ArticleThe first 24: Get calves off to a great start with colostrum
By Bethany Dado-Senn, Ph.D., and Lucas Mitchell, Ph.D. | The birth of a calf signals the start of a 24-hour race to ensure the foundation of a strong immune system. The post The first 24: Get calves...
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