Tag: calves
How to protect spring calves from disease in muddy conditions
Spring calving in mud increases the risk of scours, navel ill and coccidiosis. Ohio State University Extension's Dan Lima talk about why colostrum is king and how to protect your calves from environmental pathogens.
Is your heat abatement actually working? Join OSU’s 2026 dairy study
Ohio State researchers share 2025 data on dairy heat stress and invite farms to a 2026 study. See why fans alone might not prevent the "summer slump."
64 Holstein calves stolen in ‘highly coordinated’ Ohio livestock heist
Mercer County Sheriff investigates the theft of 64 Holstein calves worth up to $128K. Officials warn of a potential black market amid record cattle prices.
Ready for social housing? Your first steps for preweaned calves
Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...
The forgotten nutrient: Closing the gap in your calf feeding program
Maximize calf growth and rumen health by providing warm, free-choice water. Learn why water temperature and timing are vital for starter digestion and health.
The things that hold real value to us are never actually...
Selling calves marks a year’s work measured in a single day — a reminder that real wealth isn’t money, but meaning, community and the love we share.
Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves
The science is clear: calves do better when living together rather than apart. Grazyne Tresoldi makes the case for socially housed dairy calves.
