VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Stacy Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC

Posted on April 28, 2016 in Starting Strong - Calf Care

In this edition of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser, Stacy Jauquet of Jauquet's Hillview Dairy LLC explains the tools she uses to test total serum proteins and evaluate success of passive transfer.  This helps her gauge how well her colostrum program is managed.

Virtual Farm Tour: Juedes Dairy

Posted on February 17, 2016 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
One year ago, Brad and Carla Juedes of Juedes Dairy in Merrill, Wisconsin installed this Urban automatic calf feeder in a new calf barn. They chose the Urban system for its easy maintenance and sanitation as well as excellent local dealer customer service.

Autofeeder Barn Boosts Calf Performance and Environment
Although this winter has been an exception, below-zero temperatures and lots of snow are standard conditions for many days in northern Wisconsin.  Two years ago, during and especially harsh season, Carla Juedes said she would “never, ever again” go through a winter of raising calves in hutches.

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Stacy Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC

Posted on February 17, 2016 in Starting Strong - Calf Care

In this edition of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser, Stacy Jauquet of Jauquet's Hillview Dairy LLC walks us through her process for cleaning and sanitizing calf feeding equipment and facilities.  She uses an ATP meter quarterly to make sure she and her team are staying on top of their cleaning protocols.

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Stacy Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC

Posted on December 21, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
 In this edition of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser, Stacy Jauquet of Jauquet's Hillview Dairy LLC shares the tools she uses to care for her calves in the winter months.  She also explains her winter feeding program and her simple strategy for delivering the correct amount of milk to each

Virtual Farm Tour: Mar-Bec Dairy

Posted on December 21, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
Good calf health starts with a strong maternity program at Mar-Bec Dairy in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Record sheets just outside the maternity pen are used to collect information, including dam and calf identification, calving ease, colostrum collection and more. A big digital clock makes it easy for employees to note the time of calving.
Mar-Bec Dairy Builds Excellence for the Next Generation Jonathon Hallock doesn’t have the typical “farm kid story” of spending every day in the barn with his parents.  In fact, farm chores weren’t even an option unless all of his homework and other school commitments were completed first. But that didn’t limit any of his passion

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Stacy Jauquet, Jauquet’s Hillview Dairy LLC

Posted on October 28, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
We are excited to introduce you to Stacy Jauquet of Jauquet's Hillview Dairy in Luxemburg, Wisconsin.  For the next year, Stacy will give you an inside look at her calf program and the strategies she's learned to raise healthy, strong calves.  In this edition, Stacy share's the details on her maternity protocols.  Visit our YouTube

Virtual Farm Tour: Creamery Creek Holsteins LLC

Posted on October 28, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
Almost two years ago, the team at Creamery Creek Holsteins LLC in Bangor, Wisconsin installed two DeLaval automatic calf feeders. Manager Justin Peterson said he decided to install this technology to gain efficiencies in labor, improve the environment for calves and employees, and feed to a higher plane of nutrition.
Autofeeders Help Calves Reach Genetic Potential The team at Creamery Creek Holsteins LLC in Bangor, Wisconsin continually keeps an eye on emerging technologies to optimize performance on the 700-cow dairy.  So, as automatic calf feeders gained a foothold in the U.S. marketplace, manager Justin Peterson researched and adopted the technology for his calf operation. Prior

Video: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Vir-Clar Farms

Posted on August 27, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In her final edition of Starting Strong, Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin shares the things her team does to keep calves cool and healthy through the summer heat.  A big thank you to Katie for sharing her expertise and experiences with us this past year! Visit our YouTube channel for

Virtual Farm Tour: Hilltop Dairy LLC

Posted on August 27, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
Hilltop Dairy LLC is a 1,200-cow dairy in Waupun, Wisconsin. The farm has about 110 calves on milk.
Focus on Calf Care Basics Key to Hilltop Dairy’s Growth and Success Hilltop Dairy LLC in Waupun, Wisconsin continually strives to reach new goals, whether it’s through the farm’s strong genetics program or milk production.  In fact, the 1,200-cow dairy recently achieved a new milestone in producing an average of 100,000 pounds of milk per

Video: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Vir-Clar Farms

Posted on June 25, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong, Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin walks us through her nutrition and management program for weaned calves. Visit our YouTube channel for more segments of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser.

Virtual Farm Tour: Holland Cattle Co.

Posted on June 25, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
For several years, heifer calves at Holland Cattle Co. have been raised in this calf barn. They’ll spend about two months here before moving to an offsite heifer barn.
Focus on Protocols Keeps Family on Same Page Bill and Lisa Holland have farmed 37 years in Apple River, Illinois.  They started the operation with hogs and cows, but transitioned to exclusively cattle within the first few years.  Today, four of their five children play an active role on the family farm as they milk

Video: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Vir-Clar Farms

Posted on April 28, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong, Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin talks about all the little tricks her team uses to more easily and efficiently raise calves, including sanitation, recordkeeping, and feeding strategies. Visit our YouTube channel for more segments of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser.

Virtual Farm Tour: Ostrowski Farms, Inc.

Posted on April 28, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
Cows at Ostrowski Farms, Inc. freshen in these individual maternity pens. They have mattresses covered with sawdust and are completely cleaned between animals.
Customize Facilities for Success If you were to tour Ostrowski Farms’ calf facilities, you might think you’re looking at a calf raiser’s dream.  That opinion isn’t too far from reality. Ostrowski Farms, Inc. is owned and operated by two brothers, Greg and Dick Ostrowski, in Eland, Wisconsin.   Greg’s two sons as well as Dick’s son

Video: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Vir-Clar Farms

Posted on February 26, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong, Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin walks us through her newborn calf facilities and protocols.  Cleanliness and colostrum are two major priorities for Katie. Visit our YouTube channel for more segments of A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser.

Virtual Farm Tour: UW-Madison Dairy Farm

Posted on February 26, 2015 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
This stainless steel pail is used to harvest colostrum after calving. It is sanitized between uses and the hoses and inflations are replaced monthly. This helps keep the colostrum as clean and high quality as possible.
UW-Madison Dairy Farm Sets Practical Example for Calf Care If you’ve never visited a university research farm, you might envision state-of-the-art equipment and extreme precision in every task.  While that holds true in some respects – especially with certain research trials – the university farm does not greatly differ from the average dairy. The Emmons

Video: A Day in the Life of a Calf Raiser – Vir-Clar Farms

Posted on December 22, 2014 in Starting Strong - Calf Care
In this edition of Starting Strong, Katie Grinstead of Vir-Clar Farms in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin shares all the things she does to raise healthy calves year-round.  This includes a big focus on bedding and a high plane of nutrition.     Visit our YouTube channel for more segments of A Day in the Life of