You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
Thursday, January 19, 2012Why measure and weigh? – What to look for. – 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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Electrolytes: the most important thing in your medicine cabinet.
Friday, January 13, 2012Why electrolytes are important – Proper feeding temperature – Value of electrolytes - Proper mixing – Tip of the day.
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Proper time to feed forages to calves
Wednesday, January 11, 2012Proper time to feed forages to calves Hay VS Grain. - Feeding hay to early. - Tip of the day. Energy and Protein
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Should you add extra fat to calves in the winter?
Wednesday, January 04, 2012Angie discusses the benefits and draw backs of adding fat to your calves’ diet during cold weather
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Identifying health problems early
Thursday, December 29, 2011Dehydration - Respiratory Problems - Tip of the Day
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Colostrum Quality
Tuesday, December 13, 2011Having a back up plan - How much colostrum is needed - Colostrum tips - Importance of colostrum
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Bio Security
Monday, December 05, 2011Stress area’s for calves. - Ways to maximize Bio-Security – Protecting your health – 5 ways diseases get spread.
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The importance of building environment for the prevention of pneumonia
Wednesday, November 30, 2011Pen and resting places – Air Quality – Various environmental stressors – Clean water
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How nutrition effects the immune system
Wednesday, November 23, 2011Preventing calves from getting pneumonia- Preventing sickness after weaning- Balanced feeding
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Cold Weather stress
Wednesday, November 23, 2011Tips for keeping your calves healthy in the cold weather: Calf jackets- Proper bedding material- hydration- milk replacer