In the most recent edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, Dr. Noah Litherland reminds calf raisers of three goals of ventilation: (1) provide adequate amounts of clean air to the calf, (2) prevent drafts on the calf, and (3) manage the temperature and humidity in the barn.
Watch the video for tips to optimize the calf environment during spring's fluctuating temperatures and damp weather.
By Ann Hoskins If you haven't already, now is the time for routine maintenance on your calf facility ventilation system. Good air quality goes a long way in promoting calf health. Plus, an efficiently working ventilation system saves dollars on your bottom line.
More than 175 calf raisers, Vita Plus consultants and industry peers came together June 20 and 21 for Vita Plus Calf Summit 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Follow the links in this post to access full event coverage, including speakers' PowerPoint presentations, articles and more.
By Dr. Noah Litherland, Vita Plus dairy youngstock technical specialist Automated calf feeding systems continue to increase in popularity throughout the upper Midwest despite little uniformity in facility design, feeding method, and performance across farms and no industry-wide accepted model to balance facility performance and cost.
Posted on September 29th, 2011 in Dairy Performance
By Ann Hoskins Automatic calf feeders are popping up on many dairy operations across the Midwest. The new technology offers plenty of opportunities, but it also requires a refocus on management. The decision of whether autofeeders fit your calf program needs to be made only after careful consideration of how the opportunities and challenges will play out on your operation. Opportunities
Autofeeders provide more nutrition at shorter intervals. Calves receive more feedings per day, allowing you to capitalize on their early...
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