Prior to calving Season it is important to take inventory of our facilities. Our working pens, chutes and alley ways need to be in good working order. If we have a calving barn or indoor facility ...

By moving pregnant cows we can break the exposure to the new calves that are born. Some potential scenarios for cattle producers may be to start in a calving barn early in the year when weather is ...

Calf barns with solid roofs offer built-in shade. However, some pens may experience more direct sunlight than others, depending on the layout. If calves are not able to move out of direct sunlight, ...

The calf and heifer barn, the newest of facilities at Pfeifer Dairy, in Bucyrus, Ohio, was completed in early 2016 and can house over 250 head. The new facility replaces a handful of rented barns ...

During the winter it’s common to have a tougher time keeping calves active, which is necessary for them to maintain body heat. While some farms have heated calf barns, others don’t. If you’re having a ...

A calf being nursed back to health was a casualty in the Wednesday morning barn fire on 8 Square Road, Warsaw. According to Plain Township (Leesburg) Fire Department Chief Derek Tenney, the fire ...

Ranchers who are calving during extreme cold don’t get much sleep but camera technology allows them to see what’s happening in the barn anywhere they are. “Last night when I was checking it was ...

While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important.