Catch up on this webinar recording, tailored for dairy farmers. We cover best practices for raising healthy calves in a panel discussion with veterinarian, Dr. David Renaud, and Steve Adam, agr., as well as dairy farmer, Andréane Gauthier.
Animal Welfare
This section provides resources to support the adoption of the new Code of Practice. This includes management and housing considerations for all life stages.
NEW! Calf Housing Choice Guide
How do different system characteristics influence your calf housing choices?
OPENCalf welfare
To ensure your calves have an optimal environment to grow and thrive, many practical strategies exist. We’ve gathered a series of resources focused on the subject to guide you through possible adaptations, based on the new requirements of the Code of Practice. Keep reading to learn more about housing, nutrition, and early-life care of calves.
To ensure your calves have an optimal environment to grow and thrive, many practical strategies exist. We’ve gathered a series of resources focused on the subject to guide you through possible adaptations, based on the new requirements of the Code of Practice. Keep reading to learn more about housing, nutrition, and early-life care of calves.
NEW! Calf Rearing for Success | Farmer and advisor perspectives
Watch this recorded webinar and more, available on the Resources page.
Webinars
Mastering the New Code of Practice
Watch this training, specifically designed for dairy advisors (veterinarians, nutritionists, and other on-farm advisors). It was hosted by Dr. Steven Roche and focused on addressing common questions to successfully implement new Code of Practice requirements.
More resources
Calf Housing Choice Guide
Check out this tool designed to support you through calf housing decisions.
Dairy Expert Insights | Social Housing for Calves
Benefits of group housing calves and techniques to successfully accomplish.
Dairy Farmer Insights | Small details have big impacts
Passive transfer of immunity testing, gradual weaning and more.
Dairy Expert Insights | Optimizing Calf Nutrition and Feeding
Feeding practices for optimal growth and health.
Raising the Bar In-person Calf Workshops
These workshops are now completed. Contact us if you’d like to request workshop materials.