Calf-rearers at the ready - it's 3...2...1 for success in 2023

The calf is the future of your business, so it is critical to get the basics right from Day One, writes Alltech InTouch Nutrition Specialist Bernard Stack.

Feed efficiency is especially important during the first six months of life.

The calf is the future of your business, so it is critical to get the basics right from Day One. Whether you have dairy replacements, or you are running a dairy calf-to-beef system, careful attention should be paid to ensure the calf matures into a profitable, productive animal.

Regardless of your farming system, newborn calves have fundamental requirements that are quite similar in order for them to grow and thrive.