Calves need a dry, comfortable resting area and individual pens. Raising dairy calves is fraught with risks, but good calf pen design and management can optimize the young animals’ growth and minimize ...

Every change in environment, social grouping and diet is an upset for a young calf. This impacts feed intake, which, in turn, affects growth rate. Anecdotal evidence, from business consultant Andy ...

Farmers should think of calf management in the same way as looking after a baby, ensuring they are provided with a dry, draught-free bedroom, warm living room and clean kitchen. This is the advice of ...