November 2025

The first 24 hours of a calf’s life are the most critical. As we prepare for calving, taking inventory of the tools that need to be on hand should be top of mind before the first calf hits the ground. Make sure everything goes smooth this calving season by being prepared with our veterinarian-approved checklist.

Vet contact information: Add this number to your favorites list! Make sure they can be called as soon as possible if things so sideways.
Helpful tip* post the name and number of your vet on the fridge in the calving barn alongside your address or land location so anyone can acquire help during an emergency.
Post calving protocol: Talk to your vet before calving and develop a plan to deliver essential vaccines, vitamins, minerals or medications that should be given immediately post-calving or may be needed in the busy weeks to come. Be sure that any decided protocols including dosages, and medication/vitamin/vaccine names are clearly displayed for you and any staff or calving help to ensure consistent calf care.

October 2025
Farmers face growing pressures, and mental health is often overlooked in the conversation. But just as early intervention matters in mental wellness, it’s equally critical in calf care. This article explores how proper colostrum management not only builds stronger herds but also supports farmer wellbeing—highlighting prevention as a shared path to resilience.

September 2025
As the dairy industry continues to evolve under the pressure of antimicrobial resistance, producers are seeking alternatives to traditional antibiotic therapies, especially for common calfhood diseases like diarrhea. One promising solution is colostrum, not just as a preventive measure, but as an intervention during cases of diarrhea. Diarrhea remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in preweaned calves, often triggered by a complex interplay of environmental, management, and pathogenic factors. While prevention is paramount, ensuring adequate colostrum intake at birth, maintaining hygiene, and minimizing stress, supportive therapy is critical when diarrhea does occur.

August 2025
Summer stressors like heat, flies, transport, and dietary changes can quickly disrupt the health of preweaned calves. Diarrhea and dehydration are common consequences, often requiring immediate intervention. In these moments, producers need a fast, effective solution to restore gut health and support recovery. That’s where the RESTORE protocol comes in.

July 2025
The importance of colostrum within the first hours of a calf’s life is universally recognized, as newborncalves are born with a naive immune system and are entirely dependent on colostrum to acquire passive immunity. Traditionally, this feeding is limited to a single dose of high-quality (> 50g/L of IgG) colostrum within the first hours post-birth. However, new evidence suggests that extending colostrum feeding using transition milk (TM), defined as milkings 2 through 6 post-calving (Godden, 2008), can provide significant health and performance benefits to young calves during the critical early weeks of life.

June 2025

Personality traits influence dairy calves’ responses to disease, pain, and nutritional challenges. By understanding these traits and implementing effective management strategies, farmers can enhance calf welfare and reduce stress for both the animals, labor and farm owners.