Displaying items by tag: calving
Why imported whey-based milk replacers are suitable for calves
Nutrition consultant to AgriVantage, Natalie Chrystal on the role of whey-based milk replacers during calving.
Good weather helps calving season on West Coast
The calving season on the West Coast is progressing well with the help of good weather, says retired Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.
Make biosecurity a top priority during calving
Farmers and calf rearers are being urged to make biosecurity a top priority during calving this spring.
Keeping track of new-born calves
Manawatu farm manager Paul Mercer is well into calving on the 147ha 370-cow farm he manages.
Getting transport systems sorted
Advice for transporting bobby calves this season.
Setting calves up for future
Successful calf rearing starts at the beginning and getting it right will always be important in setting them up for the future, says calf feeder maker Stallion Ltd.
Giving calves the best start to life
The better start a calf has in life, the better animal they will be in years to come.
Minimising weaning stress on farms
Every change at weaning should be carefully planned and gradually implemented.
Preventing scours
The most common cause of scouring is nutritional scours, which happens when there is a change in diet or a diet that is inappropriate for the age group of calves.
Well-looked after calves thrive
Calves that are cared for well have a reduced risk of disease and cost less to rear, says DairyNZ.
