Meet the Experts

Ann Mesman, Calf and Heifer Specialist

California

"I am a former Cargill customer and I saw a huge improvement in my own animals. I am excited to be a part of this team, because I believe our company is doing great things in our industry. Now, I get to help producers raise a better quality animal and reach their calf and heifer goals!"

Ken Bryan, Dairy Technical Specialist

Western U.S.

"Combined with management advice from our experts, HerdFirst^® products can be an easy way to get health and performance back on track in an economically sound manner. It allows everyone on our team the ability to bring state of the art calf and heifer growth solutions, using the same proprietary formulation technology we are accustomed to using with lactating cows, to our clients and prospects."  

Jennifer Wiley, Calf and Heifer Specialist

Wisconsin & Central U.S.

"HerdFirst^® will benefit each of my customers differently depending on their goals. Some may experience better palatability, performance, consistency or economic savings. There are so many unique ways to successfully raise calves and heifers, and I love brainstorming with farmers to formulate what works best for their business."

Nicole Colgren, Calf and Heifer Specialist

Michigan & Central U.S.

"I have a passion for helping producers build their future herd. Our team is helping producers design a program that is easy to follow, consistent in quality and backed by technical support." 

Jillian Green, Calf and Heifer Specialist

Michigan, Indiana and Ohio

"Calves are the cornerstone of the dairy farm’s future and I enjoy helping mold that future alongside our nutritionists. Our products have always spoken for themselves scientifically, and our nutrient focused technologies give your calf and heifer program an edge."

Dr. Mike Messman, Dairy Technology Leader

North America

"I’m excited that our team has come up with a program that can fit the needs of all different types of producers. Our team is able to evaluate each individual calf and heifer program to determine what HerdFirst^® products will help you meet your goals."

Ashley Audet, Calf and Heifer Specialist

Vermont & New England

"I’m excited to have the HerdFirst^® line of products to offer to dairy producers. We’re aligning the nutritional needs of the animal with the current and future needs of the operation."

Jess Arnott, Calf and Heifer Specialist

New York

"HerdFirst^® is a whole systems approach that doesn’t just focus on one stage of life. We want to see well performing calves continue that high performance as heifers, that then successfully transition into the lactating stage. For me, the reward is looking back at where a dairy was compared to where they are now, and knowing that we had a part in helping their business!"

Gary Moore, Calf and Heifer Specialist

New York and New England

"I enjoy the immediate results we get when we find a solution to an issue on farm, and making products that fit your needs. But my favorite parts of this job are the people I get to work with and seeing good calves grow into great cows!"

Alyssa Dietrich, Calf and Heifer Specialist

Pennsylvania & Mid-Atlantic U.S.

"With HerdFirst^®, we are considering the whole picture. It’s not just about the pre-weaned calves, saving the most money, etc. We’re listening to you and your unique goals and abilities, and showing you how you can use our program to get to those goals most effectively."

Dr. Chris Canale, Technology Manager

U.S., Mid-Atlantic focus

"The HerdFirst^® story begins with an end in mind. Think trajectory. Our team matches nutrient-based formulas with your growth system to achieve a profitable age at first calving (AFC).

What’s the bottom line here? HerdFirst delivers nutrition to meet your benchmarks for profitable, lifetime milk yield."