Young dairy calves have traditionally been housed in single-calf hutches. This was believed to be healthier for them than having contact with other baby calves, but recent research and behavioral ...

With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State's Mark Johnson explains how to identify, ...

Government records reveal that hundreds of thousands of dairy calves are routinely transported 1,000 miles or more, compromising animal welfare and human health. Washington, DC—Every year, the dairy ...

Most dairy calves are housed individually in the first weeks and sometimes months of their lives, a practice that has come under scrutiny for its effects on animal behavior, welfare, and health.

Raising dairy cows delivers multiple benefits. Just one “bossy” contentedly chewing her cud in the lower 40–or even in a small backyard plot–can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, ...

During the early stages of life, calves are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal infections and diseases, making the development of a balanced gut microbiota essential for their health. Diet plays a ...