DairyTalk 319: Modern Calf Rearing in Practice: Hygiene, Technology and Management Strategies - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on a professional article featuring a
roundtable discussion among dairy professionals on modern
calf-rearing practices. The conversation focuses on hygiene
management, automated feeding systems and digital tools for
monitoring calf health and development. Different housing
concepts and nutritional approaches are compared with regard to
growth performance and their implications for future milk
production. Particular attention is given to the weaning phase
and the logistical challenges associated with barn space and
labor organization. The discussion illustrates how practical
experience and technological solutions are combined to refine
calf-rearing systems in modern dairy operations. With comments on
a "Hoards´ Dairyman"-article (February 2026):
https://www.thebullvine.com