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Fat Sources in Milk Replacer
One of the biggest differences in the milk replacer and whole milk is the fat content. Fats are comprised of short chain, medium chain, and long chain fatty acids. The length of the chain is determined by the number of carbon atoms (C) that are present within the structure...
Setting Calves and Employees up for Success – Thoughts from Brooke Vanderloop, AVA Group Inc.
The other day I got a preemie calf, I thought she was going to die. She was flat out scouring straight water. I didn’t feed her milk or anything, she couldn’t stand. I gave her 30 ml of Surveillance and the next morning she looked like a spring chicken. I think I am going to utilize that more...
Dealing with Labor Shortages
The current labor shortage has been a challenge for many industries, including agriculture. Many factors have contributed to this shortage including impaired immigrant migration, an aging population, and the migration of younger generations to the cities. This week we will discuss some strategies for overcoming labor shortages...
Calf Rearing in Russia - Taissia Mortensen
Russia is a major importer of dairy products. However, the industry there is growing. I got to visit with Taissia Mortensen of Farmers Force about some of the current situations facing dairy farmers in Russia...