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Express Episode 18: It starts with the right calf
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "It starts with the right calf" by Abby Bauer
This brief Express episode focuses on what drives success when sourcing calves from other farms. It highlights the importance of colostrum management, body weight at arrival, transport stress, and early health status in reducing disease and mortality risk. The episode also emphasizes communication between calf buyers and source farms to improve calf health outcomes.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management…
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