Soon after the discovery of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 in dairy cattle, scientists learned that ...

But there's a lot more to weighing up the options than the bare cost comparison, explains Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Specialist Aisling Claffey. But there's a lot more to weighing up the options ...

What is one to do with all that milk? One solution that not only uses up that extra dairy and offers external benefits? Raise a calf! You may choose to bottle feed a calf for several reasons.

This can also mean the calves are weaned abruptly and are fed limited amounts of milk. Rickly has been amazed at how well Fern has adapted to her first calf and how protective she is of her newborn.