Latest News From Glenn Selk
Selk: Passive Immunity And Long-term Health Of Calves
The most likely candidates for “inadequate” passive immunity are calves born to first calf two-year-old heifers. Calves with inadequate passive immunity remain at higher risk to illness prior to weaning.
2 weeks ago
Matching Inventory to Available Resources
To expect large, heavy-milking cows to be in moderate body condition at calving and maintain condition through breeding, they must receive more feed than smaller lighter-milking cows.
4 weeks ago
Glenn Selk: Plan Now For Spring Colostrum Needs
It is not too soon to begin to prepare for spring calving season. Locating, obtaining, and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer will come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor.
1 month ago
Glenn Selk: Prepare Now For Calving Season
Someone once said “Success occurs when Opportunity meets with Preparation.” Planning and preparing ahead for next spring’s calving season can help increase your chances of success.
1 month ago