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Pasteurisation is increasingly being used on farms to help calves get off to a good start

Experts are urging farmers to safeguard dairy heifers from parasites at housing to maintain their health, growth, and productivity over winter

Navel infections are a common issue in calves and globally 25-30% will have a navel infection early in life

A high standard of colostrum management and a slow weaning process are two ‘non-negotiable' elements of calf rearing for Staffordshire-based Dan Lovatt, who milks 1,000 Jersey cross Friesian spring calvers across two site

The importance of getting youngstock off to a good start and achieving efficient production were key themes at a conference organised by Trouw Nutrition and held in Coventry

Feeding pre-weaned dairy calves the right amount of a proven, highly digestible calf milk formula is economically crucial to make the most of early life feed conversion efficiency

Dairy calf rearers can derive a horde of animal health rewards by feeding high quality colostrum for longer and a recent farmer survey shows most farmers are open to the practice if it were shown to be beneficial with adjustments to labour, equipment, and facilities

This year, in a break from tradition, the Gold Cup Open Day will see Bisterne Farms showcasing how their, low-input, grass-based, cross-bred herd took the win, highlighting how their focus and performance has resulted in them being victorious

Developing standard operating procedures for biosecurity can have a positive impact on hygiene in the calf rearing sheds

Meticulous planning and attention to detail means all the team involved in calf rearing at Gwarllwyn 51AVÊÓƵin Llandysul, Ceredigion, can work to the same protocols and achieve the best possible results