Understanding the rumen development of a calf and how to best support it in a suckled dairy system.

Udder development in dairy heifers needs to be considered when deciding when to wean.

SMILING TREE FARM SYSTEM, STEPS 1&2

Creating a bond with your cow, calving and first milking.

SMILING TREE FARM SYSTEM, STEPS 3&4

Share-milking with the calf.

SMILING TREE FARM SYSTEM, STEPS 5&6

Milking without the calf suckling and parting the calves in the field.

SMILING TREE FARM SYSTEM, STEPS 7&8

Preparing the cows and calves for a stress-free weaning.

Our recommended reading list.

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