Father and son team Paddy and Stephen Lawlor, milk 300 Holstein cows on 100 ac, with a further 400 ac rented at Brownstown, ...

if a calf loses its mother, for example, and must be transitioned to goat milk or replacer, it is best to make this ...

As we get closer to the start of calving for the autumn calving herds, farmers need to ensure the calf is getting the best ...

The colostral milk from at least the first six post partum milkings is much more than a calf can consume and is not salable. However, it can be collected, stored and fed in lieu of whole milk or milk ...

Scottish calf rearers looking for the most cost-effective way of rearing pre-weaned youngstock can now use whey protein and skim after studies confirmed the two products provide equivalent sources of ...

Calves reared on milk replacer are usually heavier at weaning (see table below ... although it doesn’t tend to mix as well and sediments out rapidly. Soya protein is much less digestible particularly ...

Dr MacPherson added: “It is important to make sure you're weighing out the correct amount for mixing ... per litre of milk.” ...

Almond milk is nutritious, low calorie, and dairy-free. Other possible benefits of enriched almond milk include strengthening bones and helping lower the risk of heart disease. It is rich in ...

The opposite bank was steep with loose dirt and the crossing seemed like a perilous proposition for newborn calves. Within seconds, one calf was swept downstream and around a bend, leaving mom in ...

The second elephant calf in two weeks has been born at a California zoo. African elephant Amahle gave birth early Monday morning, according to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The event came 10 days after ...