calves

Feed programs must be designed to fit the nutritional needs of calves and delivered in a way that allows them to express natural behaviours. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

08-02 | Article

The surplus calf puzzle

Probiotic supplementation provides beneficial effects that promote growth performance while reducing digestive disorders. Photo: Joris Telders

10-01 | Article

Probiotics and its impact on calf gut health

A healthy gut enables an animal to make the most of every dietary nutrient fed. Photo: Canva

02-01 | Article

Understanding and preserving gut health

EuroTier: A spotlight on dairy innovations

24-11-2022 | News

EuroTier: A spotlight on dairy innovations

Margret Wenker, a postdoctoral researcher found out that health is not a reason to prevent cow-calf contact. She stated: “Animal welfare is not just a matter of health but also of being able to exhibit your natural behaviour." Photo: Michel Zoeter

23-11-2022 | Article

New Zealand: Views on prolonged dairy cow-calf contact

It is speculated that calves that are at ease with humans may yield to heifers with low temperaments or stress and are easy to handle. Photo: Canva

14-10-2022 | News

How can heifer management be improved?

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

11-08-2022 | Article

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

Launched 2 years ago, the Strategy has led to an increasing number of beef cross calves being registered from the dairy herd. Photo: Joris Telders

29-06-2022 | News

Successful supply of dairy-bred cows in the spotlight

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said livestock vaccinations could be complex but provided huge benefits, not just for animal health and welfare but also had a positive impact on food, economic and job security in the UK. Photo: Misset

14-06-2022 | News

UK dairy herd vaccinations guideline provides new vision