
Tag Archives milk

Get newborn calves breathing and eating
Events immediately following birth are important to future health of the calf

Beware of “things” in dairy cow water
Dairy Corner with Peter Vitti

Make sure your mineral feeders for cattle are full
Minerals for the cow also help get the calf off to a good start

Hutch-reared calves need good diet and TLC
Keeping them dry, out of drafts and well fed leads to a healthier calf

Quebec regional OYF finalists: Christian Bilodeau and Annie Sirois
This Quebec family runs a dairy herd, 360 acres, and an occasional maple syrup business

Atlantic OYF finalists David and Sara Simmons
This Newfoundland couple enlist technology to improve dairy farm efficiency

Alberta regional OYF finalists: Cherylynn and Patrick Bos
As their goat milk and cheese business grew, this Alberta farm needed employees

The Dairy Corner: Soybeans have excellent fit in dairy diets
Sometimes more expensive, but they can put more milk in the tank

Keep cows fed heading into winter
Each thin cow will need an extra bale over winter just for maintenance, never mind rebuilding

Pay attention to post-weaning programs for dairy cattle
You want replacement heifers to grow at an optimum rate, but not too fast or too slow