Welcome to the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association! The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is a non-profit member organization. Our mission is to enhance the success of the dairy …

Raising calves on any dairy farm is a challenging job. However, starting calves off well is essential to minimizing death loss and improving health outcomes. Even when a calf survives a disease, …

Dec 8, 2022 · At birth, the dairy calf's digestive system is underdeveloped. From birth to about 2 weeks of age, the calf is a monogastric, or simple-stomached, animal. The abomasum is the …

Feb 20, 2020 · Taking calves away from cows is a common practice on dairy farms, and the reasons for separating cows and calves is based on a mixture of science, experience and …

Colostrum Replacers for Dairy and Beef Calves - Do They Work? Do Your Dairy Calves Need a Buddy? Is a Protozoan Villain (Known as Coccidiosis) Robbing Your Dairy Calves and …

Animal care and welfare starts on day one with the newborn calf. Healthy calves are the cornerstone of every dairy operation, not only providing the future genetics for the herd but …

Aug 16, 2019 · Being able to efficiently raise replacement dairy heifers or create an effective working relationship with a contracted dairy heifer grower is crucial to raising replacements …

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The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Gold Standards are the industry benchmarks and best management practices for raising dairy calves and heifers. Now available in English or …

In this feeding system, targeted mean daily gain for calves of large dairy breeds is between 400 and 600 g/day for the first 3–4 weeks of life. To achieve this rate of gain, expected dry-matter …