Tube Feeding of Dairy Calves
Wednesday, March 06, 2013How critical is it to know how to tube feed a calf? – Fear of tubing. – Tips on how to tube correctly. – Tip of the day.
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- Calf and heifer specialist Angie Metcalf, along with Mike Austin, farm director, provide current and up-to-date information on how to put the Y.E.P. (Yield, Efficiency, and Profit) into your calf and heifer raising operations.
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Coccidiosis in dairy calves.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013What is it and how does the animal become infected. – How can it be prevented? – What do you do if a calf develops Coccidiosis? – Tip of the day.
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Dealing with pneumonia in dairy calves
Wednesday, March 06, 2013The difference between bacterial and viral pneumonia and how to help. - Is there a best time to catch the symptoms? – What to do nutritionally. – Tip of the day.
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Weaning strategies for dairy calves
Wednesday, March 06, 2013Recommended age for weaning. - Is there a best way to wean a calf? – Post weaning period. – Tip of the day.
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Dry Cows
Tuesday, January 15, 2013What to watch out for in dry cow areas. - Can improper care effect their next lactations? - How cow care affects calf care. - Tip of the day.
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Tips for Wisconsin Producers
Tuesday, January 15, 2013Taking good care of your self. - Handy tips for clothing and tools. - Staying Hydrated. - Protecting against the cold.
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Pasteurizing colostrum
Wednesday, December 26, 2012Why pasteurize? Recommendations for pasteurizing. - Is there a trend toward pasteurizing colostrums? Tip of the day
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Dehorning
Wednesday, December 26, 2012What age is recommended? – Paste options. – What happens with paste after two days of age? – Dehorning older calves. Tip of the Day
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Proper Heifer Care- Quality of Water.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012What to watch for in water. - Water feeding during winter. – Water treatment systems. – Tip of the day
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Electrolytes
Wednesday, December 26, 2012Giving electrolytes to baby calves in winter. - Understanding what’s in electrolytes.- Having more than one electrolyte on the farm. Tip of the day.