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Fort Hill Farms: Technology Meets Generations of Dairy Farming
To stay in business for more than 80 years, you have to be comfortable with change. With robotic milking technology and a digester that turns cow manure and food waste into power, Fort Hill Farms in Thompson, Connecticut, looks a lot different today from when it...
The Science of Feeding Cows
Originally published in Vermont Almanac. As dairy nutritionist for the past 20 years, dairy cows are close to my heart, as are the farmers who tend to them and the land that grows their feed. There is an intimate relationship between animals and plants, and we see...
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Will You Meet Your Calves’ Needs This Winter?
Maintaining optimal calf growth and health during cold weather can be a delicate balance. As temperatures drop, it’s essential to keep calves’ energy levels up, stress levels down, and facilities well-prepared to help them thrive through winter. Below are some tips to...
7 Tips to Jumpstart Your Cold Weather Calf Feeding Program
Cooler days and nights may have the thought of winter creeping into your mind. While 60 degrees F. is comfortable for us, calves fewer than three weeks old experience cold stress at this temperature. This can reduce growth and performance. For happy, healthy calves...
Help Calves Get Through the Cold Season
It’s cold outside, and your calves can feel it. Calves under three weeks of age can begin feeling cold stress much earlier than most people think. Even at ambient temperatures of 60 degrees F and below, cold stress can hinder calf growth and performance. Cold stress...