A new study examining diary calf cognition found calves fed more milk were more likely to prioritize play than food-seeking ...

The industry must develop a new blueprint for colostrum and transition milk feeding that aligns vets and nutritionists to give calf rearers clarity on early-life nutrition. The industry standard has ...

My Friesian cross has delivered a good-looking and healthy calf. Since I am now retired, I want to focus on dairy farming. This is the first calf in my farm, kindly educate me on how best to take care ...

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Extension dairy specialist Jennifer Bentley discussed automatic calf feeding systems during recent Dairy Days in Sioux Center and Spencer. Bentley talked about the pros and cons ...

In a natural setting, cows and nursing calves together set the feeding schedule for the calf, and calves wean gradually, completing weaning at varying ages. By contrast, in artificial rearing systems ...