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Tip of the Week
Tuesday, April 24, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
Your veterinarian -a critical partner »
This week's Tip is brought to you by the beef checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program . An ongoing relationship with a practicing herd veterinarian is...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
A look at Circle Bar Heifer Ranch LLC »
This week's tip features a video tour of a leading custom heifer raising facility that endorses DCHA's Gold Standards III. The video premiered at the...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
Promote calf starter intake »
This week's tip comes from a recent mini-seminar that featured DCHA senior advisor, John K. Bernard, PhD, PAS. During the discussion, Dr. Bernard, a professor...
Thursday, April 05, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
Smartphone safety 101 »
Most weeks, DCHA's Tips focus on how to raise quality dairy calves and heifers. With almost half of the adult U.S. population owning a smartphone,...
Monday, April 02, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
Calf nutrition - building block for future performance »
This week's tip is brought to you by the beef checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program . The amount and quality of colostrum a calf receives...

Press Releases
Thursday, September 22, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
DCHA Develops Gold Standards for Calf and Heifer Welfare »
 S t. Louis, Mo. (September 22, 2011 ) – The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has released its third set of "Gold Standards” for...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
DCHA travels to Visalia, California, for the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference »
Cindy Hackmann Executive Director 636/449-5077 hackmann@calfandheifer.org DCHA travels to Visalia, California, for the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference   Chesterfield, MO – Plan now...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Dairy Leaders Learn Skills to Build Strong Future »
Growing Your Dairy's Future Media Contact: Cindy Hackmann hackmann@drakeco.com DAIRY LEADERS LEARN SKILLS TO BUILD STRONG FUTURE Dairy calf and heifer raisers participate in DCHA...
Friday, August 20, 2010   (0 Comments - view/add)
DCHA Establishes Gold Standards II »
Cindy Hackmann Executive Director 636/449-5077 chackmann@drakeco.com For Immediate Release DCHA Establishes Gold Standards II Chesterfield, MO – The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) announces...
Thursday, February 25, 2010   (0 Comments - view/add)
DCHA Announces 2010 Leadership Class Participants »
Cindy Hackmann Executive Director 636/449-5060 hackmann@drakeco.com DCHA Announces 2010 Leadership Class Participants Chesterfield , MO – The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) created the...

Featured Articles
Monday, November 14, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Calving difficulty has lifelong effects »
Brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association – Funded by the Beef Checkoff A difficult calving not only affects the cow, but...
Monday, November 14, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Treat downers with care »
Brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association – Funded by the Beef Checkoff Dairy cattle can become non-ambulatory for different reasons. According...
Monday, November 14, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
The forgotten age »
Brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association – Funded by the Beef Checkoff The period between weaning and breeding is often a...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Heat lamps help grow bacteria »
  Brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association - Sponsored by The Beef Checkoff Chilly fall temperatures signal the start of calf-warming...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Step up calf nutrition in cold weather »
Brought to you by the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association - Sponsored by The Beef Checkoff  Falling temperatures can compromise calf growth and health. "At...

Industry Alerts
Sunday, March 04, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY and save $100 - pre-register for the DCHA Conference! »
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY and save $100 - pre-register for the DCHA Conference! DCHA Members - Register by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 5, for just $295!...
Friday, February 17, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
Register by Feb. 29 to be eligible to win a FREE 3-night stay at the Comfort Suites during the Confe »
Register by Feb. 29 to be eligible to win a FREE 3-night stay at the Comfort Suites during the Conference! DCHA will be "Creating Golden...
Friday, January 13, 2012   (0 Comments - view/add)
DCHA 2012 Conference - Registration Now Open - Register Today! »
Online Registration & Housing for the 2012 Conference Is Now Open! DCHA is excited to present the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference, March 20-21,...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Participate in new NAHMS U.S. dairy heifer study »
The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is conducting a first-of-its-kind study on the health and management practices of custom heifer-rearing operations in the United...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011   (0 Comments - view/add)
Here's your chance to enter to win up to $500 »
Here's your chance to enter to win $250 or even $500! Don't miss the exciting and fun new events planned for the Dairy Calf &...

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