Introduction

Well-grown dairy calves and heifers play an important role in the future success of all dairy farms. Being able to efficiently raise replacement dairy heifers or create an effective working relationship with a contracted dairy heifer grower is crucial to raising replacements that improve the performance of the dairy herd for years to come.

Choose one of the following subcategories to view in-depth articles and fact sheets about dairy calf and dairy heifer management.

Birth to Weaning

Weaning to Six Months

Six Months to Breeding

Breeding to Pre-fresh

Contract Raising Heifers

Pasture Management Systems

Resources