Heifers

Resources on cow comfort and a transition program.

Recent research suggests numerous benefits to housing pre-weaned calves in small groups, such as improved starter grain intake and greater social flexibility.

Resources on dairy nutrition

Maryland Milk Moos-This edition covers topics on current research, managing corn, transition cows, and a notice to beneficiaries.

Considerations when Harvesting Corn

Optimizing Corn Silage: Planting Decisions

Microorganisms in Feed on Maryland Dairy Farms.

Effect of Extended Colostrum Feeding on the Performance of Jersey Heifers

Resources for dairy calves and heifers

Dairy cattle can be affected in many ways by various types of stressors in their lifetime. Some of these stressors include temperature, living conditions, feeding management and others (Villamediana, 2022). The stress can cause a cow to have a decreased milk production, changes in body weight, increased risk of infections, diseases, and others.