Dairy calf growers often raise calves from a variety of sources, including trusted dairy partners. This unique relationship can result in less direct control over...

Previous years of hot weather provided very important learning lessonsfor calf and heifer raisers. Heat abatement during high temperatures is important for keeping calves and...

Temperatures are shifting again and it's time for dairy herd growers to make accommodations. Early preparation to stay ahead of heat management should be on...

Cows spend approximately 10 to 14 hours resting and the remainder eating or standing. Excessive standing has been linked to aggravated lameness and other forms...

Lameness can be caused by a variety of foot and leg conditions including infections, disease or even environmental conditions. Getting to the root of the...

 S t. Louis, Mo. (September 22, 2011 ) – The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has released its third set of "Gold Standards” for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The transportation of cattle to and from farms and marketing facilities is an important part of dairy and beef production, and plays a critical role...

The first few weeks of a calf's life are pivotal to its productivity. With proper management, you can minimize pitfalls such as overcrowding, environmental factors,...

Flies are significant pests on calf operations, both for the animals and for the premises, by potentially decreasing productivity, spreading disease or simply being a...

Dairy Beef Quality Assurance ( DBQA ) is a part of the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance ( BQA ) program that helps dairy producers manage...

Many cattlemen across the country use  BQA protocols  in their everyday care of their animals. But many producers may not have taken the next step...

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!...

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...

Online Registration & Housing for the 2012 Conference Is Now Open! DCHA is excited to present the 2012 Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference, March 20-21,...

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...

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 &...