Series
This third instalment of the 'Calf Rearing 2026' series examines why farmers are not encouraged to feed whole milk to calves.
Dairy
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has moved to restore access to whole milk in American schools under new dietary guidelines.
With milk prices bottoming out and calving only around the corner, farmers will be considering if is worth feeding milk replacer this spring.
At this time of the year, farmers often move from feeding whole milk to milk replacer in order to start filling the bulk tank.
Dairy Technical
The feeding of transition milk of calves can offer a number of benefits, including reduced levels of sickness in calves.