Jan 16, 2026 | Educational Blog
A new independent study from Olds College of Agriculture & Technology (Alberta, Canada) shows that FerAppease®, a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS), improves feed efficiency, weight gain, rumination time and...
Jan 12, 2026 | Educational Blog
The uniqueness of CONVERT™ Day-One Calf Gel results from three distinct components: 1) the profile of beneficial bacteria, 2) Agrarian Solutions’ proprietary cell-wall deficient bacteria, and 3) the use of IgY or egg-derived antibodies. The science supporting IgY...
Jan 1, 2026 | Educational Blog
Technology is helping Hanke Farms take calf care to the next level. At the sixth-generation dairy in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., CowManager® is proving just as valuable for the youngstock as it has been for the cows. Now in its sixth generation, the Hanke and Taylor family...
Dec 28, 2025 | Educational Blog
It’s no secret why beef on dairy calf prices soared higher in 2025. The beef-cow herd, reduced by mass liquidations over the past few years due to drought, input costs, and interest rates, was at its smallest in decades at just 27 million (Figure 1). This decline has...
Feb 16, 2025 | Educational Blog
The last trimester of pregnancy is a critical period for determining the profitability of a cow-calf operation. Approximately 75% of fetal growth occurs during the final 90 days of gestation and the cow herself is preparing for the challenges of the calving process....
Feb 10, 2025 | New, Top Herds
Feb 9, 2025 | Educational Blog
When we think about “making every calf count,” heifer non-completion rate is a key performance indicator (KPI) that should definitely be on producers’ minds. Heifer non-completion rate is defined by the number of heifer replacements that never make it to the lactating...
Feb 2, 2025 | Educational Blog
Are you only treating cows with visible milk fever symptoms? For every cow that shows signs of milk fever (stumbling, off-feed, or simply looks “off”), there are many others silently dealing with subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH). Unlike clinical hypocalcemia (milk...
Jan 26, 2025 | Educational Blog
As we look to rebuild the U.S. beef-cow herd and meet the increasing demand for high-quality- beef products, we must strive to enhance the efficiencies of all beef-production enterprises. Profitability and efficiency in the cow-calf sector is heavily dependent on the...
Jan 23, 2025 | Educational Blog
Despite the wide-spread adoption of negative-dietary cation-anion differential close-up diets, an estimated 25-50% of newly freshened 2nd lactation and greater cows will experience subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) or milk fever. The SCH cows (ionized calcium (iCa)...
Oct 21, 2024 | Educational Blog
Emily Middleton-Gyomory, Regional Consulting Manager Efficiency of absorption declines from birth, particularly after 12 hours. Feeding may induce earlier closure, but there is little colostral absorption after 24 hours of age even if the calf is starved. This...
Jan 18, 2024 | Educational Blog
CentralStar can conveniently test dairy cattle milk for A1/A2 status, Bovine Leukosis (BLV), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Johne’s Disease, Mastitis, and Pregnancy. Follow these steps to ensure proper sample collection and visit the Lab Services page on our website for...
Jun 28, 2023 | Educational Blog
Beta-casein makes up 30 percent of milk protein and comes in two forms; A1 and A2 beta-casein. The difference between A1 and A2 beta-casein is determined by the genetics of the animal. Reports indicate that A2 beta-casein proteins are potentially more favorable to...
Jun 19, 2023 | Educational Blog
Dr. Kelly Sporer, CentralStar Records Analysis Consultant Every time my husband leaves the house, he says out loud, “keys, wallet, cell phone.” Why? These are essential items he won’t get far without, but with them, he can get anywhere and accomplish anything. On your...
CONVERT™ Calf Gel | Digestive and Scours Support for Dairy, Beef and Beef-on-Dairy Calves – 15cc Single-DosePrice range: $7.20 through $129.60
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