“We all know the 5 C’s of calf care; Colostrum, Calories, Cleanliness, Comfort and Consistency, and if one of those elements is missed a calf can have significant health events and lower average daily gain (ADG). Have you ever wondered how those health events relate to the lactating herd? Many studies have looked into growth of calves during the milk feeding phase and the lactating herd. The results are hard numbers that show the importance of focusing on all aspects of calf raising to ensure best health and therefor the best ADG of your calves. As precision dairy farmers we can use both new and old innovative technologies to help manage calves to their fullest potential.”
Day two will also feature breakout sessions in the morning, with speakers and panelists from University of Guelph, OMAFRA, Zoetis Canada, IN10T (IN'TENT), and Haggerty Creek Ltd. The afternoon will have keynote presentations from Dr. Karen Hand, Director, Research Data Strategy, Office of Vice President Food from Thought at University of Guelph on the “Digitization of the Food Chain” followed by a presentation from Marvin Talsma, product manager at Climate FieldView, who will discuss the “Value and Transparency Created by Today’s Digital Tools”.
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