From the farmer’s wife to automatic calf feeders...

There are so many different methods used to feed and rear calves

Traditionally, the farmer’s wife looked after feeding the calves; having a mother’s instinct, she was able to spot immediately when a young calf was off form or in need of attention. Picture: Dessie Madden.  

There is a lot of talk in our house about the feeding and weaning of grandsons, with a few born already, and more to come.

Should they be fed with mother’s milk, or with milk replacer, and then comes the question as to which substitute is best.