Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Your Calf Team’s Winter Gear

Posted on December 20, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, Ann takes us on a shopping trip to share her favorite items for dealing with cold and wet winter weather.  Thanks to our friends at Blain's Farm & Fleet for hosting us.  Visit our YouTube channel for more Calf Chat segments.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Calves Ready For Winter?

Posted on October 27, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Calf Chat, we get ready for the cold months coming our way.  Ann reminds us to add energy to liquid feeding programs, get out the calf jackets, and provide deep bedding for nesting.   Visit our YouTube channel for more Calf Chat segments.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Getting Rid of the Bugs

Posted on August 29, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, Ann reminds us that it's been a perfect growing season for the bad bugs on the farm.  Let's make sure we do a great job of cleaning all calf equipment - especially feeding equipment - to keep calves healthy.  Visit our YouTube channel for more Calf Chat

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Keep Calves Cool

Posted on June 26, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, we're focusing on keeping calves cool as temperatures get hot.  Remember the basics: water, clean and dry bedding, and good ventilation.  Visit our YouTube channel for more Calf Chat segments.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Cleaning Up

Posted on April 10, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
  In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, we're looking to summer as the temperature slowly begins to rise.  It's time to do some good spring cleaning and that includes pails, bottles, hutches, calf jackets and more.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Are You Taking Care of Your Team Too?

Posted on February 26, 2013 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, Ann reminds us that while calves are always a top priority, we need to take care of our people too.  What can you do to boost safety and efficiency and provide a comfortable working environment for your team?

Calf Chat with Ann: Are You Ready for Winter?

Posted on December 26, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat, Ann reminds us that winter is here and that means we need to take another look at our winter calf protocols, including nutrition, bedding, snow removal and calf jackets.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Transition Barns

Posted on November 9, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
Because they often require much less maintenance than baby calves, it can be easy to overlook transition calves when they move to group pens. However, you could be missing out on performance and health of these animals. In this edition of Calf Chat, Ann reminds us of the areas we should review frequently to make

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Managing Calves After a Warm Winter

Posted on November 9, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
The warm winter certainly made for nice conditions for calf raisers, but it will add some challenges for calf managers this summer. In this edition of Calf Chat, Ann explores what calf management practices to focus on without a winter kill of bacteria.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Warm Winter Challenges

Posted on November 9, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
It has certainly been an unseasonably warm winter for most of us. Although the warmer temperatures make it more enjoyable to work outdoors, it too comes with its fair share of challenges. In this edition, Ann Hoskins, Vita Plus calf products coordinator, explores the changes you may need to make to your protocols for things

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Employees’ Winter Environment

Posted on November 9, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
We're taking a different approach with this edition of Vita Plus Starting Strong Calf Chat with Ann. Instead of focusing on calves, we're going to take a moment to focus on people and the steps you can take to ensure your calf care team has a safe and comfortable environment to work in as the

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Saying Goodbye to the Warm Days

Posted on November 9, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat with Ann, we're reminded that chilly temperatures and lots of snow will be coming our way soon. Ann covers the basics of bedding, nutrition and more as we look to winter.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Managing Summer, Preparing for Fall

Posted on November 8, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong Calf Chat with Ann, we consider the management changes we'll need to implement as we move into fall while still controlling summertime heat and ventilation.

Calf Chat with Ann: Keeping Calves Cool

Posted on November 8, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
We talk a lot about cold stress in calves, but heat stress can be equally hard on your calves. In this edition of Vita Plus Starting Strong Calf Chat, Ann explores several management strategies to keep calves cool in the summertime.

Video: Calf Chat with Ann – Fly Control

Posted on November 5, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
You never want to be behind when it comes to good fly control. In this edition of Calf Chat, Ann discusses products and management strategies to take on summer's pests.

Calf Chat with Ann – Autofeeders

Posted on November 5, 2012 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Calf Chat with Ann, we'll take a look at autofeeders and the questions you need to ask before pursuing this technology on your calf operation. For examples from farms currently using autofeeders, follow the link at the bottom of this page and check out the virtual farm tour from August 2010.