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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year. Prepare a calving kit. The last ...