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Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s Article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation”
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation and an Industry That Is Slow To Change.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/4-air-exchanges-per-hour-a-history-of-calf-barn-ventilation-and-an-industry-that-is-slow-to-change
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s “Calfhood Pneumonia” Article
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood pneumonia- When is it related to ventilation and when is it something different
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairy Magazine
Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s recent article “Drafts: A Calf’s Best Friend or Greatest Foe” has been published in the Progressive Dairy Magazine. This article addresses why drafts are traditionally thought of as a negative experience for calves and how they can be used to one’s advantage in certain situations. Read more here to learn what…
Ventilating A Retrofitted Stanchion Barn For Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: Ventilating A Retrofitted Stanchion Barn For Calves By Jessica Getschel, B.S. There’s nothing more picturesque than a dairy farm with a big red barn on a cobblestone foundation. Many of these barns, referred to as stanchion, tiestall or bank barns, were built decades ago and tell stories of families…
Understanding The Principles Of Calf Barn Ventilation
Click here to view as a pdf: Understanding The Principles Of Calf Barn Ventilation By Jessica Getschel, B.S. Understanding the basic principles of calf barn ventilation is essential in evaluating the many different ventilation options available today. There is no single ventilation system that will work for every situation because each calf barn is unique in…
Can Calf Barns Really Have Too Much Fresh Air In The Winter?
Click here to view as a pdf: Can Calf Barns Really Have Too Much Fresh Air In The Winter By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Cold temperatures are here and winter is quickly approaching. As the temperatures drop, calf barns are closed up and the ventilation rates are turned down. As an industry we do this reflexively, but…
Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start
Click here to view as a pdf: Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The stress caused by weaning decreases a calf’s immune function and makes them more vulnerable to disease. For many years it has been common practice to give medicated feeds, pellets, or additives around the time of…
Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems
Click here to view as a pdf: Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. What are the benefits of a pre-engineered positive pressure tube system? Crystal Creek® is now handling pre-engineered tube systems. These duct systems have reduced set up and production time, lower material waste and use bulk shipments for lower freight costs;…
Post-Weaned Calf Management
Click here to read or download this article from our April Newsletter.