CalfChat @CalfChat

Founded by @BonanzaCalf for folks involved and interested in rearing in calves. Join the conversation! #CalfChat Joined March 2020

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CalfChat @CalfChat

10 months ago

Colostrum hygiene in robotic milking systems is essential for calf health. Poor handling can increase bacteria, reduce IgG absorption & raise infection risk. 📖 Read more on CalfChat: 🔗 calfchat.com/colostrum-hygi… #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #ColostrumCare #RoboticMilking

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10 months ago

Autumn calving is approaching fast at Highbury Holsteins. 🍂 80 of 120 calves are expected in the first 4 weeks, so prep is vital. Dr. Amanda Dunn shares key tips on dry cow care, hygiene and infection control. 📽️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=pRd33g… #DairyFarming #AutumnCalving

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CalfChat @CalfChat

11 months ago

Newborn calves at Highbury Holsteins get the best start in life. 🐮✨ Calving pens are deep-cleaned, disinfected and straw-bedded to protect against coccidia, Cryptosporidium and E. coli. Hygiene matters when calves have zero immunity at birth. #DairyFarming #CalfCare

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CalfChat @CalfChat

11 months ago

Grazing calves need cobalt to produce Vitamin B12, essential for energy, growth & immunity. Deficiency can cause: ❌ Slow weight gain ❌ Poor appetite & rough coats ❌ Weak resistance to infections 👉 bit.ly/458mya2 #TeamDairy #GrazingSuccess

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CalfChat @CalfChat

11 months ago

Today we celebrate #FARM24 🐄 From sunrise to sunset, farmers graft hard to feed us all. 💚 Thank you for your dedication, resilience & care. #FARM24 #farmersguardian #Morrisons #ThankAFarmer #FarmLife #FoodHeroes #SupportFarmers

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CalfChat @CalfChat

11 months ago

Bluetongue in calves? 🚨 Watch for small/weak/deformed or blind calves, plus stillbirths and sudden death in newborns. Bluetongue is notifiable - report ASAP. Read more: bit.ly/4eLhzPf #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue #BattleBluetongue

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CalfChat @CalfChat

11 months ago

Bluetongue alert! 🦟 Now covers all of England. Watch for signs like fever, milk drop, nasal crust, or teat erosion in cattle. Read more: bit.ly/4lv8Hjx #BattleBluetongue #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue

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CalfChat @CalfChat

12 months ago

🚨 Livestock movements & Bluetongue rules have changed! - All of England = restriction zone - Licence + pre-move test or vax needed for Scotland/Wales - No moves to NI Read more>>> bit.ly/3UaXCrD #BattleBluetongue #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue

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CalfChat @CalfChat

12 months ago

🛠️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫! surveymonkey.com/r/QNNXSVT Winner announced: 1st September 🚨 Tag a mate who NEEDS this gear! 👇 #CalfHealth #TeamDairy

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

📣 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! @CowManagementUK 🗓️ 16th July – Birmingham 📍Find us at Stand 114 🎟️ Grab your tickets here: cowmanagement.co.uk/national-young… See you there! #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Youngstock2025

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

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a year ago

Are we forgetting the feed between colostrum and replacer? 🍼 Tom Warren from Bonanza Calf Nutrition joins #Youngstock2025 @CowManagementUk to talk transition milk - why it matters and what it could mean for calf health. 📅 16 July bit.ly/44etYYt #CalfHealth #TeamDairy

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

🌡️ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 🐄 When calves overheat, they redirect blood away from the gut to cool off - but this comes at a cost. Read more: calfchat.com/preventing-hea… #CalfCare #HeatStress #RumenHealth #WeaningSuccess #DairyFarming

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

Less scour, better gains 💪 – the Ford family switched to once-a-day feeding with Shine Original. The low heat skim milk helps digestion and nutrient uptake. Their beef-cross calves are thriving all the way to 600kg! 🐄 @britishdairying #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #UKAg #BeefCross

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

Auto feeders don’t replace good calf care! 🐮 Daily checks = early illness spotting 🛑 Bad hygiene still spreads disease 📊 Feeder data flags low drinkers" Healthy calves need more than just milk! Tips👉bit.ly/4klXm4z #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #DairyFarming #FarmSmart

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

Auto calf feeders – not as ‘hands-off’ as they seem! Poor mixing, wrong feed curve, or low intake = hidden performance losses. Quick checks = healthier calves & stronger results!🐮✅ More tips here 👉bit.ly/4jyAduz #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #DairyFarming #FarmSmart

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

Over 57% of farmers stop transition milk by day 5 - but feeding up to 21 days boosts growth & supports gut health! Transition milk > whole milk 💪 Shoutout to Bonanza’s Transformula, milk replacer turning 10 in 2025! bit.ly/4keqkTz #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Transformula

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

🐄 Why does bioavailability of trace elements matter in ruminants? Because better absorption = healthier animals! 💪 Discover how hydroxy trace minerals boost growth, immunity, and more. Learn the science 👉mineralsmatter.co/why-bioavailab… #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #TraceElements

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

At Olveston, Adam Ford’s calves go from: 🍼 2x milk feeds → 1x Shine Original by wk 4* 🥣 Weaned at 8 wks on 2kg+ starter 🌱 Grass by 10–12 mths ⚖️ 580–600kg by 26 mths Powered by Shine Original *Min 2 milk feeds/day in first 28 days #CalfHealth #ShineOriginal #TeamDairy

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CalfChat @CalfChat

a year ago

Colostrum tested ✅ Colour-coded bottles ✅ Cleaner pens ✅ Calves thriving ✅ Ladywood Farm shows how the small stuff makes all the difference! 🐮👏 youtube.com/watch?v=1z1Zx-… #CalfHealth #TeamDairy