UPDATED: September 8, 2025 – Ear infections are a common occurrence in young cattle. They can be seen at various ages, including young suckling calves, in older unweaned calves and also in weaned calves in the feedlot. What are the signs and symptoms of ear infections? The diagnosis of an inner ear infection is usually easy […] Read more
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A calf’s first meal is the most important one it will have
UPDATED: September 12, 2025 – The first time a calf suckles after birth could be labelled as the most important meal that the calf ever consumes. Adequate colostrum intake is essential to getting a calf off to a good start. Newborn calves are born with virtually no immunity of their own. The cow’s placenta does not […] Read more
