Options for rearing orphan and multiple lambs explored Choosing a rearing system for orphan and multiple lambs that matches labour availability and numbers in combination with providing the right nutrition is key to success. Systems range from hand rearing to...
The role of curding and non-curding calf milk replacers in NZ calf-rearing systems Abstract: Calf milk replacers (CMRs) are typically formulated from a range of lower-value milk products and may have reduced curding ability when casein proteins are absent or...
Calf-rearing systems on dairy farms and specialist calf rearing units: results of a New Zealandsurvey Abstract: Calf-rearing practices were surveyed on 297 dairy farms with an average of 82 heifer and 24 bull calves reared. Only 21% of the properties fed colostrum...
Calves reared on Transformula weaning a week earlier in spring calving system 23 OCTOBER, 2019 A dairy farmer who rears both heifer replacements and beef calves is weaning a week earlier after feeding a specially formulated milk powder during the transition period....
Are We Underestimating the Importance of Transition Milk? 18 OCTOBER, 2019 We are all familiar with the need to provide our animals with the most effective nutrition, in order to maximise their health, well-being and productivity. As dairy farmers, we recognise that...
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