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The better start a calf has in life, the better animal they will be in years to come.

Every change at weaning should be carefully planned and gradually implemented.

The most common cause of scouring is nutritional scours, which happens when there is a change in diet or a diet that is inappropriate for the age group of calves.

Calves that are cared for well have a reduced risk of disease and cost less to rear, says DairyNZ.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is partnering with animal health company Virbac New Zealand during the calf rearing season.

Calf rearing tips to help you and your farm team in the weeks ahead.

Calves gain more weight in less time with probiotics included in their diet, a trial conducted by Agrifert has found.

Calving is stressful and tiring for farmers and sick cows are the last thing anyone would want, says Southern Humates.

Combatting protein deficiency is important in lactating cows, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.

A 13-year-old Holstein Friesian dairy cow from Otago has been named the 2020 Valden Cow of the Year.