Navel infections are associated with greater risk of umbilical hernias, other calf diseases, and mortality, along with reduced growth rates and reduced survival in the herd. Learn more about identifying and preventing navel infections here: bit.ly/CCC22Oct#calftiptuesday
Are High Oxygen Barrier Films worth the investment? Given the current costs of growing silage crops, the answer is ABSOLUTELY! See why in this article
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A new study from Lopez et al. (@ABSc_UofG) explores whether different colostrum replacer feeding frequencies affect serum IgG levels or apparent efficiency of absorption in neonatal calves.
Read the full paper in the Journal of Dairy Science here: bit.ly/LopezJDS
S. Dublin is an emerging threat in all cattle sectors across Canada. Learn more about how dairy and veal producers have responded to outbreaks of S. Dublin in their herds and their advice for producers in a selection of case studies here: bit.ly/SDublin#calftiptuesday
27-28 ADF. Looks like this field of alfalfa is ready to go! High quality forage production means we are getting the highest amount of nutrition per unit of organic matter produced
Ever heard of High Oxygen Barrier films?
The difference between a cling film, a normal silage sheet and Silostop is backed up by science, find out which one keeps your silage more nutritious and why in this article.
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Did you know? The actual air exchange required in calf barns is usually greater than the minimum ventilation requirements. In winter calves need four room air changes/hour, and in summer 40+ air changes/hour.
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