What’s new in heifer calf housing?
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December 25, 2024

What’s new in heifer calf housing?

Raising heifers has changed over the years, and Penn State ag engineer John Tyson said there are still some new concepts in heifer housing. “Calves and heifers represent the best genetic potential on the farm,” said Tyson, who spoke recently at the Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop. “That’s why we’ve picked bull semen, bred dams and

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