Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves - Farm and Dairy

Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves - Farm and Dairy

During recent visits to dairy farms in our region, I have noticed many producers still raise their preweaned calves individually — a practice that has been the norm for decades. I understand why: It’s familiar, it seems simpler and it’s what many of us were taught. I grew up in agriculture, so I understand tradition. But I also learned early on that tradition and progress don’t have to be at odds. Some of the biggest improvements in dairy have c…