E284 Maximizing Calf Performance: The Million-Dollar Investment in Your Dairy’s Future

Most dairy operations treat their calf barn as a necessary cost center, but what if we told you it's actually your biggest untapped profit engine? In this episode, we dive deep into the Cornell University research that's turning conventional calf management on its head - showing how those critical first 60 days can add over 1,000 pounds of milk per lactation to every animal.

This episode challenges the industry's outdated approaches to pre-weaning management and breaks down the hard science behind why doubling birth weight by weaning isn't just a nice goal - it's your ticket to building a more profitable herd from the ground up.

Key Topics Covered

The Science Behind Early Calf Performance

• Cornell University's groundbreaking ADG research findings1
• Why 850kg additional milk prod ...