Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care 

Newborn Calf Care  Dairy calves are more fragile than beef calves and have more health risks early in life.  It is imperative to make sure they get off to a good start and this includes intensive management immediately after birth.  Dr. Pete Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, […]

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Dehydration in Dairy Calves

How to Deal with Dehydration in Dairy Calves

Calf Diarrhea (Scours) – Dealing with Dehydration in Dairy Calves Many pathogens can cause scours in young calves.  Intestinal infection and diarrhea can be due to certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.  Whether calves get sick is often related to multiple factors including exposure (contact with pathogens), level of immunity, and stress (such as […]

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