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How to Take Care of a Newborn Calf

November 22, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

After a calf is born, especially if it was a hard birth or you had to pull him, ensure he’s breathing.

Feeding Dairy Calves

January 31, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

The most important thing for feeding dairy calves is to get colostrum as soon as possible into a newborn calf. After that, the calf needs adequate milk or milk replacer until weaning age.

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