Let’s focus on what we can control
Far too often calf rearers get caught up blaming “uncontrollable factors”, mainly the weather, for poor growth rates or poor
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ELIXIR – Energised Calf Milk (ECM)
A revolution in early life nutrition From its launch in September 2018, ELIXIR – the first in a category of
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ELIXIR – a revolution in early life nutrition – What do we need to know?
At UK Dairy Day last week Wynnstay launched the first in a category of Energised calf milk replacers: ELIXIR. Specifically
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Wynnstay Calf & Youngstock Convention 2018
Our Calf & Youngstock Convention brings together keynote speakers to update and inform you on the latest science behind calf
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Calves tell us that all starters are not created equal!
There is more than enough evidence to show that to develop a healthy, functional rumen it is important to establish an
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A Stellar success at Pentrefelin
Irfon Jenkins, along with his brother Eurig and father Aeron farm 94 hectares, milking 400 and supplying First Milk. All replacement heifers
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Heifer Grazing
Rethink heifer grazing strategies to achieve higher performance and reduce costs Following a challenging, late spring and now short or
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Weaning – Myth Busting
Myth 1 – “Calves don’t need water until weaning” Calves should have access to clean, fresh, water from birth – not
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Elevated Milk Feeding has the Potential to Effect End Carcass
Recent years have seen research turn toward calf rearing and capitalising on the genetic potential of the animal; with a
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Measure to Monitor
Performance of calves can only be monitored if the time is taken to measure, directly or indirectly. Direct measures: These
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