Performance and weight gain can be set back if a calf suffers bloat and, as the condition is more common in automatic feeding than conventional, it is important in these systems to get everything right from hygiene to feed concentration to prevent cases

Changes in weather conditions can have an effect on calf health and performance, it is common to see a rise in pneumonia and rotavirus cases after a sudden change in weather conditions.

In our housing webinar, we spoke about the importance of housing and things to consider when planning your shed including:AirflowElevationEase of access for cleaning See the plan for our featured shed here

Deciding on which disinfectant to use can be tricky so here are some useful resources to help. For a list of DEFRA-approved disinfectants go to: Defra Approved Disinfectants How much disinfectant should you use?   Disinfectant Calculator Download the decision tree here:  decision tree pull up

Dive into the comprehensive guide to dairy beef enterprise. Join Farmer Charles Goadby of D Goadby & Sons, Bonanza Calf Nutritionist Selina Field, and Tom Warren from Bonanza Calf Nutrition as they impart their extensive knowledge and experience. This webinar is a goldmine for farmers seeking practical solutions for calf nutrition, streamlined management, and ways to boost profitability in a dairy beef enterprise.

There is good reason why farmers are keen to improve calf rearing, to ensure heifers produce their first calf at 24 months and remain in the milking herd for as long as possible. In the Netherlands a recent survey found that most farmers use age as the main determinant for serving maiden heifers, targeting 25-26 months as age at first calving.

Introducing dry starter feed in small amounts to calves in the first week of life is important for multiple reasons, not least aiding rumen development. Dry feed is dense in energy.

Calves are often housed in less than adequate conditions with draughts, cold temperature stress and poor air quality. Calf rearers often get so accustomed to their own farm and situation that they can easily overlook issues that need addressing. However, existing housing can often be improved with just small changes and minimal workload. In this article we consider some of those improvements.

Changes in weather can create the perfect storm for disease, even when rearers pay good attention to detail in their rearing practices. This article discusses how you can help protect calf health.

Farmer Charles Goadby, Calf Nutritionist Selina Field, & Tom Warren from Bonanza Calf Nutrition answer questions from the farming community.