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Welcome to Calf Notes.com! Calf Notes is your source for pertinent, non-commercial and unbiased information on raising young dairy calves.

Be sure to read the latest Calf Note and visit the archives for previous articles. In addition, Calving Ease will provide an interesting perspective on the latest on calf and heifer rearing.

Many apologies for the late posting of the latest Calf Note! It's been over three months since I posted the last Calf Note and that's too long. I've let personal issues get in the way of writing. I hope that all these isses are (mostly) resolved and I'll get back onto a more regular schedule!

Most producers and dairy professions focus on the variation in IgG composition of colostrum. In Calf Note #141, I describe a bit about how variation in nutrient content of colostrum can affect calf health and thermoregulation. This is an area where much more research is required to better understand how and why this variation occurs. Your comments are welcomed!

The May issue of Calving Ease is now available. Sam discusses when calves are not eating grain. The June issue entitled Hay: Limited or Free Choice has also been posted.

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:: site updates ::

21 June 2009 - New Calving Ease (May 2009)

21 June 2009 - New Calving Ease (June 2009)

21 June 2009 - New Calf Note #141

02 May 2009 - New Calving Ease (April 2009)

02 May 2009 - New Calving Ease (March 2009)

08 March 2009 - New Calf Note #140