Feeding a dairy calf from birth to 12 months of age
Feeding is fundamental in establishment of a strong foundation for a profitable dairy herd. We have to start with the basics
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.