By Dr Clive Dalton Rearing a few calves is regularly seen as a way to make some extra cash, on both large and small farms. There are many disappointments with the outcome. Here’s a very simple system if your time and costs are important issues: Source the calves Don’t buy your first calves from a … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton Rearing calves. Which system will you choose – and what will the results look like? They should look as good as these! Feeds available Surplus colostrum Surplus whole milk Milk powders The most important part of the bag is the back! The feeding values and instructions are on there. Concentrate feeds … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton Do you want to make money? If profit is important If you are serious about making a profit or even covering costs, then you must do a partial budget to see how things will work out. Here is a list of items to put in the budget: Note that labour appears … Read more