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Calf Note #19 – Does Hay Develop the Rumen?
Click here for a PDF file Introduction. Preparing the calf for weaning means ensuring that it…
Calf Note #18 – Using colostral supplements
Click here for a PDF file Introduction Newborn calves are particularly prone to disease. Due to…
Calf Note #17 – A Review of Coccidiosis in Calves
Click here for a PDF version Introduction Coccidiosis, caused by protozoa of the genus Eimeria, results…
Calf Note #13 – Freezing & Thawing Colostrum
Click here for a PDF file Introduction. Colostrum is an excellent source of nutrients and immune…
Calf Note #12 – Cryptosporidium & Cryptosporidiosis
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Calf Note #11 – Timing of Colostrum Feeding
Click here for a PDF version Introduction. Newborn calves must absorb immunoglobulins (Ig) from colostrum without…
Calf Note #10 – Calf Starter Quality
Click here for a PDF version Calf starter is a crucial link to proper ruminal development…
Calf Note #09 – When is a calf ready to wean?
Click here for a PDF version One of the great mysteries of calf raising is determining…