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Livestock Nutrition Fundamentals That Can Have Big Returns
Click here to view as a pdf: Livestock Nutrition Fundamentals That Can Have Big Returns By Dan Leiterman In any life endeavor it is critically important to get the fundamentals done right, or else the whole project is at risk, no matter how much added effort and resources are applied. This is true in any…
Working With Mother Nature…Heifer Maturity Matters
Click here to view as a pdf: Working With Mother Nature Heifer Maturity Matters By Dan Leiterman Not every seemingly good idea spawned with good intentions by dedicated professionals turns out to be an effective, practical solution. The case in point discussed here; What is the proper age for a dairy heifer to freshen at?…
The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation
Click here to view as a pdf: The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation. By Alex Austin, B.S. One of the top expenses for a dairy is raising replacement heifers. Since it can take approximately two years before a heifer enters the milking herd, heifer raising is often viewed as a cost rather than an investment.…
An Interview: Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn
Click here to view as a pdf: An Interview Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn By Cassy Golburg, B.A. In the fall of 2021, Bill Ciolkosz added a new calf barn to his operation, along with a Crystal Creek® FLAP DUCT® calf barn ventilation system. Bill is a fourth-generation farmer…
Biologically Appropriate Calf Feeding
Click here to view as a pdf: Biologically Appropriate Calf Feeding By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The performance and production ability of a cow are determined by the quality of nutrition and health management they receive as a calf. Since calf raising is expensive, it is important to determine the most efficient and effective feeding method…
3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered
Click here to view as a pdf: 3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services I have been fascinated with calf barn ventilation for more than a decade; to the point where I have made its study the focus of much of my professional career. Calf raisers around…
Colostrum: More Than Just Antibodies
Click here to view as a pdf: Colostrum More Than Just Antibodies By Cassy Golburg, B.A. Livestock Specialist The benefits of colostrum in regards to antibodies are well known. Colostrum has many other qualities to offer including high-calorie content, valuable white blood cells and certain naturally occurring hormones. All of these components can have positive…
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairy Magazine
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy Magazine: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/3-common-calf-barn-ventilation-questions-answered Click here to view as a pdf: 3 common calf barn ventilation questions answered
Creating Consistency in Mixing and Feeding Milk Replacer
Click here to view as a pdf: Creating Consistency in Mixing Milk Replacer By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Director of Technical Services Mixing milk replacer to feed pre-weaned calves is a daily task on many farms. And it’s a simple task, right? All it takes is adding the correct amount of powdered milk replacer to the…
How to Identify and Manage Heat Stress in Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: How to Identify and Manage Heat Stress in Calves By Cassy Golburg, B.A. Livestock Specialist Most livestock producers are familiar with the negative effects of heat stress in lactating cows, but the impact heat stress has on calves and heifers is often overlooked. Heat stress can not only…