MSU Extension Dairy

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  Turning data into better decisions for growth, health and welfare in dairy calves through precision livestock technology

  Published on May 22, 2025
  Precision tools are helping dairy farms move beyond herd averages by tracking growth, health and behavior in real time to make smarter, calf-focused decisions that improve welfare, weaning and long-term performance.

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  Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

  Published on May 16, 2025
  Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.

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  Managing heat stress in heifers: Protecting performance from calf to cow

  Published on May 13, 2025
  Understanding how heat stress affects youngstock, in-utero and beyond and implementing targeted cooling and nutrition strategies can help producers safeguard both current and future herd performance.

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  Rethinking calf hutch environments: Managing microclimates to improve health and welfare

  Published on May 12, 2025
  Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.

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  She’s weaned, now what? Setting heifers up for success in their post-weaning transition

  Published on May 12, 2025
  Being aware of and managing for shifts in the temperature humidity index in calf housing will help calves be healthier, develop better and be one step closer to entering the milking herd.

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  Calf transportation: Managing risk from the road to the ranch

  Published on May 9, 2025
  Just like when we inspect our vehicles before a big trip, we need to also make sure calves are prepared and healthy for their trip on the road.

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  Successful pair and group rearing of calves

  Published on April 15, 2025
  Looking into social housing for calves but have no idea where to start? Jennifer Van Os, University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares her insights on the benefits and considerations when it comes to social housing of calves.

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  The Evidence-Based Dairy Management Program: A new tool for optimizing management decisions

  Published on March 28, 2025
  Dairy producers are offered help to answer questions about best practices on their own operations.