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Read about how Cargill experts are helping customers thrive.

The Why and How for Balancing Amino Acids

Feeding excess protein is expensive. If we aren't balancing amino acids with the necessary energy for growth, we risk wasting protein in the diet.

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10 New Ways to Help Your Calves Thrive

A new year opens the door to new opportunities for your young animal program.

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How to Assess Calf Dehydration and Rehydration

Properly assessing dehydration and providing accurate rehydration can help calves rebound faster from scours and the summer heat. Learn how to assess a calf’s % dehydration and calculate the necessary electrolytes to feed.

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Considering feeding whole milk?

Let’s say you’ve decided to switch from milk replacer to whole milk because you have it available. Before you pull the trigger, ask yourself these questions… 

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Daily electrolytes are an investment in the rumen

It was a little over a year and a half ago when Singing Brook Dairy decided to make concrete changes to their calf program. The 300-cow dairy found that there was too much inconsistency among calf health and performance, which ultimately down the road was affecting their lactating herd’s performance.

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Calves and water: Why offering water from day one is essential for proper health and development

Since water is essential for digestion and nutrient absorption, it should be offered free choice, beginning day one when calves are moved to hutches or other housing.

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