Tag: calving
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.
Water and calf starter are keys to future performance
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh highlights the importance of water and calf starter to the future performance of dairy cattle.
How does group housing for calves stack up against individual housing
OSU Extension educator Jason Hartschuh breaks down the benefits of group housing dairy calves against individual housing.
Calf heat stress management basics
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh shares tips for identifying and managing heat stress in calves.
How to manage your pastures for calving
Ohio State University Extension's Jordan Penrose walks readers through managing pastures for the best calving outcomes.
Mud won’t stop Baby from giving birth to a new calf
Eric Keller prepares for his cow, Baby, to give birth during the muddiest and wettest time of the year.
First colostrum meal is vital for calf survival and health
Ohio State Extension dairy educator Gustavo M. Schuenemann explores proper ways to administer colostrum meals to raise healthy, newborn calves.
Preventing calf and heifer respiratory disease
Ohio State University Extension educator Jason Hartschuh discusses steps dairy farmers can take to prevent respiratory diseases in heifers over the winter.
Winter calf care
Jason Hartschuh discusses ways to keep calves warm and free of disease during the winter.
Penn State calving webinar set for Sept. 15
An upcoming Penn State workshop will cover the benefits and drawbacks of raising calves in paired housing systems.
