New research has revealed dairy calves that are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of milk, but miss out on play. Calves that were given more food were more inclined to play.
A calf with a full belly would rather run and jump than hunt for its next meal. That simple observation now has experimental backing, thanks to a study published in April 2026 in Scientific Reports ...
Dr. Bob James, a dairy consultant and owner of Down Home Heifer Solutions, Blacksburg, VA (Former Extension Scientist at Virginia Tech) specializes in calf health and nutrition and works with many ...
New research suggests that a balanced blend of fermentable carbohydrates can support rumen development, ease the transition through weaning, and lay the foundation for future performance.
Many farmers took the chance to make hay bales while the sun shone during the recent heatwave, which was officially declared ...
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Despite some exceptionally cold temperatures this winter, Jared Luhman, a cow-calf producer at Dry Creek Farms in Goodhue, Minnesota, was able to enjoy a relatively average year of ...
Tasha Macholan studies whether strategic supplementation can support calf gains while improving long-term pasture management.
New research has revealed dairy calves which are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of milk, but miss out on play. Researchers compared the behaviour of two groups of calves ...
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