DairyTalk 315: Rethinking Calf Rearing: Technology, Hygiene and Management to Reduce Losses - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Mar 6, 2026 · 19m

This podcast episode draws on a professional article in which several dairy specialists discuss practical strategies for raising robust calves. The analysis focuses on strict sanitation routines, automated milk-feeding systems and digital health monitoring as key tools to improve growth performance and reduce mortality. Different housing concepts and feeding programs are compared with regard to respiratory health, animal welfare and management effort. Operational constraints such as labor availability and limited housing capacity are also addressed. The discussion illustrates how…