How housing affects a calf’s growth
A thriving dairy herd is founded on a strong foundation. This involves proper rearing of dairy calves.
It isn’t Calcium deficiency that is killing your calves!
During the first 90 days of your calf’s life growth takes place very rapidly. Your calf needs to triple her birthweight in the first 3 months. This means that mineral demands are also high yet the amount of minerals she receives from her mother’s milk is limited.