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Rumen Development

Transitioning from starter ration to concentrates

Dairy

Transitioning from starter ration to concentrates

January and early February-born calves may be ready to switch from starter ration to concentrates, but what is the best...

March 3, 2026 6:10am
Getting starter ration into newborn calves this spring

Dairy

Getting starter ration into newborn calves this spring

Calves should be introduced to starter ration or concentrates from around three days-of-age to aid rumen development. Calves will not...

February 20, 2026 6:10am
Water availability key to boosting calf health

Dairy

Water availability key to boosting calf health

With pens quickly filling with calves, it is important to remember how important a role water plays in their diet....

February 15, 2026 6:10am
The key to rumen development this spring

Dairy

The key to rumen development this spring

With spring calving well underway, farmers must start focusing on the rumen development of their young calves. Rumen development is...

February 2, 2026 6:10am
Water and concentrate feeding is key to calf rumen development

Beef

Water and concentrate feeding is key to calf rumen development

With autumn calving is well and truly underway, focusing on the rumen development of young calves is a crucial aspect...

October 4, 2025 5:00pm
What do your calves need for rumen development?

Dairy

What do your calves need for rumen development?

Three key things are needed to aid rumen development in calves during the rearing period: water, concentrates and a source...

February 11, 2024 6:00am
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