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Housing, feeding, hygiene, and health care can all impact a calf’s growth, resilience, and future milk production.

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Colostrum summary and transition milk

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Colostrum summary and transition milk

Quickly, Quality and Quantities are the three Q’s of good colostrum management. See why these three key factors are so important for calf immunity and development.

How much should I be feeding them?

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How much should I be feeding them?

Research has shown that the more milk calves are feed in the early stages of life, ensures calves grow better, are healthier and producer more in their first lactation.

When is the right time to wean?

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When is the right time to wean?

Not all calves are the same. AgResearch experts explain the best times to wean and calf and why this is important.

How do your calf-rearing practices stack up?

Housing, feeding, hygiene, and health care can all impact a calf’s growth, resilience, and future milk production. Take the quiz to identify practical changes you could adopt this season to improve growth rates.

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