This webinar features a panel discussion on best practices for rearing healthy dairy calves, with insights from veterinarian Dr. David Renaud, agronomist Steve Adam, and dairy farmer Andréane Gauthier. It offers practical strategies to support calf health and welfare on farm.
Animal Welfare
Guidance on adopting the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle, with practical housing and management strategies across all life stages.
Calf Housing Choice Guide
How do different system characteristics influence your calf housing choices?
OPEN TOOLCalf welfare
Housing, nutrition, and early-life care play a crucial role in the development of dairy calves, influencing their growth, behaviour, and overall health. We’ve gathered practical resources to help dairy farmers strengthen calf welfare practices and adapt to the updated requirements of the Code of Practice.
Housing, nutrition, and early-life care play a crucial role in the development of dairy calves, influencing their growth, behaviour, and overall health. We’ve gathered practical resources to help dairy farmers strengthen calf welfare practices and adapt to the updated requirements of the Code of Practice.
Calf Rearing for Success | Farmer and advisor perspectives
Watch a panel discussion on practical strategies for raising healthy dairy calves.
WATCH VIDEOWebinars on dairy animal welfare
Mastering the New Code of Practice
This webinar addresses common questions related to implementing the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle. Hosted by Dr. Steven Roche, it provides practical guidance for dairy advisors, including veterinarians and nutritionists, to support animal welfare and on-farm compliance.
Animal Welfare Factsheets
Download practical factsheets on calf housing, colostrum management, and early-life care to support dairy calf welfare.
Calf Housing for Optimal Health and Welfare
Individual versus social housing and key dairy calf housing features
Colostrum Management and Impacts on Calf Health
Improving passive immunity in dairy calves
More Animal Welfare Resources
Explore additional tools, videos, and practical resources to support dairy calf welfare and management decisions.
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
Explore the Research Library
Browse tools and resources on environmental sustainability, including land, feed, and manure management practices. Use search and filter features to quickly find the most relevant content for your farm.
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