Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series, exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. For years, calf housing has often been viewed as a temporary stage — a place to get animals started before the real work of dairy production begins. But that way of thinking is rapidly changing. A critical component…
Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series, exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. Labor is one of the most discussed challenges in dairy operations today. In calf programs, its impact runs deeper than most producers realize. Daily tasks—feeding, bedding, cleaning, health checks, and moving calves—require time and attention. On their…
Updated October 23, 2026. Originally published January 31, 2025. The most dangerous moment in a newborn pig’s first week takes only a few seconds. The sow lies down, and any piglet in the wrong spot has only a moment to get out of the way. Nearly everything about a farrowing pen is designed around that…