Dairy Calf Resources

Dairy Calf Heat Stress

Heat stress doesn’t just affect adult cows—calves are vulnerable too, and the consequences can last a lifetime. From reduced growth and compromised immune function to future milk production losses, early heat stress can quietly chip away at calf potential. Managing shade, airflow, hydration, and electrolytes is essential for keeping calves cool, healthy, and growing strong. Click to read more about how simple, proactive steps can protect your calves from the hidden dangers of heat stress.

Calf Scours

Calf scours remains one of the most common—and costly—health challenges in young calves. Early intervention and prevention are key, as scours can quickly lead to dangerous dehydration, nutrient loss, and setbacks in growth and health. From supporting gut integrity to ensuring proper hydration and electrolyte balance, focusing on proactive management strategies can dramatically improve calf outcomes. Click to read more about how to protect your calves, minimize losses, and set them up for long-term success.

Transporting Calves

Transport can take a major toll on young calves, stacking stressors like dehydration, nutrient disruption, and exposure to pathogens all at once. Even short trips can lead to declines in gut health, respiratory challenges, and setbacks in growth and performance. Without the right care before, during, and after transport, calves can face longer recovery times and increased risk of illness. Learn why managing hydration, nutrition, and stress is critical for helping transported calves stay healthy and productive.

Weaning

Weaning might feel like a distant memory by the time a cow joins the milking herd, but it’s one of the most critical windows for shaping her future productivity. Between 4 and 8 weeks of age, calves are rapidly transitioning from a simple to a complex digestive system—and stress from diet changes, housing moves, and social shifts can derail growth and health. Proper management, hydration, and targeted feed additives like electrolytes, probiotics, and yeast products can make all the difference. Click to read more about how supporting calves through weaning sets the foundation for lifetime success.

Newborn Calves

The first hours of a calf’s life are critical—and even more so when dystocia, or difficult calving, occurs. Calves born from dystocia are at higher risk for low vigor, delayed standing, and failure to nurse early colostrum, putting them at a disadvantage from the very start. Immediate care focused on hydration, energy support, and immune protection can make all the difference in recovery and long-term success. Click to read more about why early intervention matters and how the right newborn care strategies can give calves the strong start they need.

Calf Digestive Health

Early digestive health problems in calves don’t just slow growth in the short term—they can leave lasting scars on future performance and productivity. A disrupted gut can weaken immunity, limit nutrient absorption, and set calves back during critical development windows. Proactive support with proper nutrition, hydration, and gut health supplements is essential to protect calves from hidden risks. Click to read more about why safeguarding digestive health early is key to raising stronger, more resilient dairy cows.

Nutrient Dense Liquid

A nutrient-dense liquid delivers a concentrated boost of essential nutrients like energy, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals in an easy-to-absorb form. Designed to support hydration, recovery, and performance, these liquids help animals quickly get the nutrients they need—especially during times of stress, illness, or reduced feed intake. It’s a fast, effective way to keep health and productivity on track when it matters most.

Immune Support in Calves

Building a strong immune system early in life is one of the best ways to set dairy calves up for long-term success. Calves face constant challenges from birth—stress, pathogens, and environmental changes can all weaken their defenses. Supporting the immune system with proper colostrum intake, balanced nutrition, and targeted supplements like probiotics and antioxidants helps calves fight off disease, grow stronger, and stay on track. Click to read more about how investing in calf immune support pays off in healthier, more productive animals.

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