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We brought you the Farmlands Calf Rearing Roadshow with The Calf Experts and the support doesn’t stop there. As the season progresses, we’re continuing to work alongside Karen and Stacey to bring you practical advice, resources, and tools to help keep your calves thriving, even when conditions are challenging.

The resources have been created in partnership with The Calf Experts - bringing together technical expertise and practical, on-farm experience. Together, we’re here to back you right through the season.

 

Resources & Guides

Explore fact sheets, and guides designed to give you clear, trusted advice you can put to use on farm. From milk feeding through to weaning, these resources are here to help with practical, proven ideas for your system.

Transitioning Calves to a New Calf Milk Replacer

Milk replacer transition: gradual mixing, no stress events, gut health, electrolytes.
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Feeding & Weaning Guide for Calf Rearers

Young calf care: milk limits, fibre, pellets, housing, whole milk transition, weaning
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Feeding & Weaning Guide for Dairy Unit Rearers

Dairy unit guide: colostrum storage, milk transition, fortifying, growth, weaning, fixes.
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Successful Weaning

Weaning tips: milk reduction, growth checks, premium pellets, pasture, parasite, water, support.
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Making CMR Go Further

CMR tips: restrict milk, boost pellets, warm feeds, manage cold stress, aid rumen growth
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Fortifying Whole Milk with CMR

Stretching vat milk: add nutrients, lift energy, cut volumes, back rumen development
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Tips for Hard Feed Intake

Getting calves onto hard feed early is key to rumen development and smoother weaning.
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Cleaning Feeding Equipment

If we don't clean equipment regularly, bad bugs can build up risking animal health issues.
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Colostrum Management

Managing colostrum sets calves up for strong immunity, better growth, and improved long-term health.
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Bloat in Young Calves

Find out about the main types of bloat, the risk factors involved, and practical ways to reduce the risk on farm.
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Plan Ahead

Good planning makes all the difference in a busy spring. Early weaning strategies and secure feed agreements give you confidence heading into the season and help take pressure off milk supplies. You can lock in your feed agreements quickly and easily through Farmlands Pro, keeping you one step ahead.

We're Here to Help

Every farm is different, and sometimes you just want to talk it through. Our Farmlands Technical Field Specialists and Nutrition Specialists are here to back you with advice that fits your system, plus practical feed options to keep calves healthy and growing.