Dairy farming has undoubtedly come a long way – and one aspect that stands out is the advent of the role of technology in the management of dairy farms. In this episode, we examine a key player in this scenario: precision technology. To analyze the way it's transforming the dairy industry by helping farmers streamline on-farm management based on significant data and towards a more precise approach, I talk with Dr. Joao Costa, who shares all his knowledge on precision feed and how technologies improve calf production.

“We can't forget the basics, but we can't be stuck in the past. Things are changing, and so we understand more and more how the investment on those 100 days is fundamental to the success of the calf throughout its life." - Dr. João H. Costa

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:11) Introduction
• (05:00) Precision feeding for dairy calves
• (07:11) Opportunities of precision technology for calves
• (11:56) Challenges in the implementation of precision technology in farms
• (13:57) Auto feeders challenges and opportunities
• (23:11) Feeding forage to calves and the role of total diet
• (30:19) Recommendations for the development of calves as they grow
• (34:56) Auto feeders adoption on farms
• (40:05) Predictions for the future of the calf industry
• (42:53) Advice for dairy professionals working with calves
• (44:41) Three Final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. João H. Costa

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Vermont
• Past: Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Food and Sciences of the University of Kentucky

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Sciences (the University of British Columbia)

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