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An approach to managing twin dairy calves
A multiple birth isn’t necessarily a cause for celebration

Prep heifers for breeding and calving
Bred or unbred, these animals need energy to grow

Be careful not to step in it
Watching cows’ poop helps you learn about what they’re eating

Proper rations for winter cattle feeding and calving
Cows need to maintain body condition and feed a fetus

Serious consequences for cows with a vitamin A deficiency
Treat with an injection, or top up the vitamin/mineral mix

Cornstalk bales can have a fit in beef diets
It’s not amazing feed, but with proper testing it can work in winter rations

Prevent abomasal bloat in young dairy calves
Several factors related to feeding may cause the disorder

Backgrounding calves is an option
Important to look at the economics to make sure

Do you know what’s swimming in your livestock water?
Good clean water is the most important nutrient

Signs of acidosis aren’t always clear
Dairy Corner: Correcting fibre in the diet can get milk production back on track
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.