A well-balanced ration and a clean barn are a great combination to keep dairy cows mobile
Keeping them dry, out of drafts and well fed leads to a healthier calf
The Dairy Corner: Dairy producers should test every time a new bag, bunk or silo is opened
You want replacement heifers to grow at an optimum rate, but not too fast or too slow
It is easy for cows to slip into a negative energy balance and lose condition
As little as four inches of mud can slow performance and it can be an excellent environment for disease affecting cattle health
Feeding and management should be relatively simple
In general terms, increase the amount of milk (or milk replacer) fed by about two per cent for every 1 degree C when the temperature drops below 20 C
