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Another set of eyes really makes the difference

Maple Leaf was one of the first dairies in the country to try HerdFirst™, and they have found success in encouraging calves to start grain early. “This is one of the places I see two-to-three day old calves eating grain.” Jennifer said, “It’s impressive.”

Healthy calves keep the barn full.

When asked what gives him satisfaction about his dairy, William simply and profoundly responded, “I like seeing my cows and my farm doing really, really well.” And that’s what his team at Cargill is helping them do.

Raising healthy calves: A lot of it is natural instinct

“These heifers are tall, lean and growing quicker. They have that dairy look to them now.” That’s how staff at Spring Breeze Dairy describes the heifers in their youngstock program.

It’s going to be a totally different ball game.

Since Roy Hetrick began his dairy journey in 1952, Hetrick Dale Farms has grown to a successful herd of 2,200 animals. His sons Kirk, Scott and Joel are now part of the dairy team.

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