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calf and heifer care Posts

Close gaps in your vaccination program

January 31, 2018

Are there holes in your vaccination program? Follow these helpful guidelines for vaccinating from birth to freshening. more

A Strong Start in the Face of Stress

April 12, 2017

New research now demonstrates that intranasal vaccine INFORCE™ 3 provides lasting protection for young calves1 and boosts cow immunity in the face of calving stress.2 more

Spring-cleaning items for your Dairy Wellness to-do list

March 13, 2017

Consider this spring-cleaning checklist to help you keep your Dairy Wellness goals on track as we transition from winter to spring. more

Respiratory protection in changing weather

September 01, 2016

Changing weather conditions can create respiratory challenges for your calves. more

Identify bovine respiratory disease symptoms

August 29, 2016

Take time every day to stop, look and listen for bovine respiratory disease symptoms. more

When breeding heifers, how big is big enough?

May 17, 2016

Genomics offers insight into animal size variability at breeding age. These insights can help producers make more efficient heifer breeding decisions. more

Dairy Vaccines 101: Storage and handling

May 12, 2016

A vaccine program is only as effective as a dairy’s storage and handling protocols. more

Tips for a cleaner calving area

May 04, 2016

Are your calves born into a clean environment? These maternity pen management tips can help calves achieve a healthy start. more

Watch for calfhood respiratory disease symptoms

March 31, 2016

Look for the right signs to detect respiratory disease early and help prevent chronic infections for better lifetime productivity. more

Warm up cold weather calf management skills

December 18, 2015

Cold calves won’t grow without proper care and nutrition. more

Five truths about raising Jerseys

November 17, 2015

Jerseys have unique characteristics, which make managing their first 60 days of life just as crucial, but different from other breeds. more

Teamwork helps improve calf health

October 06, 2015

Goal setting is key to your dairy. Learn how to decrease employee turnover and keep your dairy profitable. more

Perfect storm for respiratory disease

July 23, 2015

Dr. Edwards investigates how one dairy’s respiratory problem went from bad to worse. more

Don’t let heat undermine calf growth

July 21, 2015

High temperatures could be damaging the future of your herd. Focus on these seven areas to outplay the negative heat factors. more

Dive into genomics with webinar series

June 22, 2015

Want to get more out of your herd’s genetics? Join industry experts for a series of genomics-focused webinars. more

Prefresh hoof care – a step toward lactation success

June 16, 2015

Don’t forget heifers when it comes to hoof health management. more

Useful tools and tips for Calf Wellness

May 01, 2015

As soon as calves are born they need to be nurtured and cared for as best as possible. These tools will help heifers reach their full potential. more

Spring into calf wellness: Seasonal calf care tips

March 20, 2015

Check out these must-read calf care articles for spring. more

Help reduce stress of disease at weaning

July 28, 2014

It’s time to think about weaning calves. Are you thinking about everything they might be exposed to as you move them into group housing? Don’t let disease become another stress at weaning. more

Minimize dairy breeding guesswork

June 18, 2014

Maximize the potential of your next crop of replacement dairy heifers with better information available with CLARIFIDE®. more

Let genomics improve your herd decisions

June 17, 2014

Genomics can help you make better decisions that improve herd productivity and profitability. more

Help protect your calves at every stage

June 10, 2014

Your calves have a big job ahead. Disease management is vital to Calf Wellness, and it starts on day one. more

Invest in the right heifers

June 09, 2014

Spend your time and money wisely. CLARIFIDE® can help you identify where to cut and where to invest in your heifers. more

Boost Calf Wellness with ONE SHOT BVD

April 01, 2014

ONE SHOT® BVD gives young calves important respiratory protection and can be coupled with INFORCE™ 3 for a one-two punch to build their immunity. more

Give your calves a blanket of protection

March 02, 2014

Changes in seasons are hard enough on calves without the burden of scours. more

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