Tag: calves
Buying calves for a feedlot: What to look for
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Since 2020, the Department of Animal Science at the University of Pretoria has been offering BScAgric Animal Science students...
Prevent cryptosporidiosis from running riot in young cattle
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Although cryptosporidiosis has nothing to do with cryptocurrency, this animal disease can cost livestock producers a considerable amount of money....
Wean without stress and increase productivity
Stress undoubtedly has a detrimental effect on livestock productivity. One of the most stressful times in a cow/calf production system is weaning. The challenge...
Poor sucking reflex in newborn calves
It all started with a conversation I had with a farmer who mentioned a friend who had trouble with newborn calves that were unable...
