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The 3 most common calf-care challenges I see on farms

Key Takeaway: The article discusses common challenges faced by calf raisers, including employee inconsistencies in feeding and treatments, over-treatment of calves, and housing issues. Sarah Eck, a Sales and Marketing Manager, shares her observations and offers solutions to these challenges. The insights aim to help producers improve their calf care practices.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Identifies common challenges faced by calf raisers.
  • Provides practical solutions based on firsthand experience.
  • Highlights the importance of calf care in dairy operations.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Employee inconsistencies can lead to inefficiencies.
  • Over-treatment of calves may indicate a lack of proper protocols.
  • Housing issues can impact calf welfare and productivity.

Full Press Release Details

As calf raisers across the country strive to run efficient and productive operations, they often have similar challenges despite differences in their business models. Sarah Eck, Sales and Marketing Manager for our Midwest Region, has probably witnessed most of those challenges. So, she not only wrote an article about her experiences, but she also suggested solutions.
One issue she sees a lot is dairy employee inconsistencies with feeding, treatments, hygiene and other calf chores. Over-treating calves is another, which is no wonder since calf raisers want to provide as much support to their calves as possible. The third challenge on her list is housing.
Read the full article for more of Sarah’s observations and her suggested answers to the questions many producers share.
This post originally appeared in Progressive Dairy magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main calf care challenges mentioned?

The main challenges include employee inconsistencies, over-treatment of calves, and housing issues.

Who wrote the article on calf care challenges?

The article was written by Sarah Eck, Sales and Marketing Manager.

What solutions does Sarah Eck suggest?

Sarah provides solutions based on her experiences to address the identified challenges.

Where was this article originally published?

This post originally appeared in Progressive Dairy magazine.

Last updated: Nov 17, 2025