Dairy farmers are being encouraged to treat heifers like cows and improve rationing to achieve target weights for 24-month calving. We should be spending much more time rationing heifers, as well as focussing on the cows,” advises Mole Valley Senior Nutritionist Dr Robin Hawkey. “We are using the best genetics on heifers but are we […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
A new study has identified the key areas where farmers can get the best out of their calves during the crucial first few months of life. Information on the current approaches to calf rearing was captured and analysed from 60 dairy farms across GB by Dr Robert Hyde who undertook the work as part of […]
Numerous improvements have been made over recent years to update calf rearing and youngstock facilities at the University of Nottingham’s dairy unit. Mike Green reports on the benefits observed. Major investment at the University of Nottingham’s dairy unit have seen improved calf health and reduced mortality rates which has led to a cut in antibiotic […]