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Maria Neilsen is a California Cattlewoman with a passion for her cattle, educating others new to calf raising, and promoting the beef industry to consumers. She lives on the ranch where her husband’s family homesteaded in the 1870’s. Her daughter makes 6 generations that have been involved with running the ranch...

The Calf Care Quality Assurance (CCQA) Training Program educates calf raisers to ensure optimal health and welfare is provided to all male and female calves intended for dairy and beef production systems. It is the first collaborative educational tool of its kind intended for the U.S. calf-raising sector...

Water intake is important for calves. When the weather heats up water intake becomes critical to help the calf regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and for immune function. When it is really hot, just water may not be enough to keep calves growing, gaining, and healthy...

Emily and her boyfriend raise between 50-75 calves on auto feeders at one time depending on the time of the year. About ¾ of the calves are Holstein bull calves and ¼ of the calves are Holstein Wagyu crosses that are sourced from local dairy farms. In addition to cattle, they raise cash crops and have a grain facility...

As we celebrate Earth Day, it's crucial to reflect on the interconnectedness of all life on our planet. At MicroBasics, we understand that the well-being of animals and the health of our environment go hand in hand. That's why we're committed to providing sustainable solutions for animal health while minimizing our ecological footprint...