Holstein springers are fetching $4,250, and the stakes for calf nutrition have never been higher. In this episode of The Bullvine Podcast, we rip the lid off outdated feeding strategies and show why your calves aren’t just livestock-they’re high-value assets that can make or break your dairy’s bottom line.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “nutritional cash flow management” is the new gold standard for heifer development
• How penny-pinching on feed today could cost you $1,000+ in lost value per calf
• The ROI math: See how investing $32 in premium antioxidants can return up to $625 at market
• How to build a diversified “antioxidant portfolio” for your calves-and why it matters most during stress
• The hard truth about whole milk: Why it’s 50% deficient in vitamin E and selenium, and how to fix it
• Actionable steps to boost calf health, growth, and future profits-no matter your budget

Key Takeaways:

• Treat every calf as a business investment, not an expense
• Energy is your calf’s working capital-don’t let them run a nutritional deficit
• The toughest conditions deliver the highest returns on premium nutrition
• Track your metrics and adjust your program for maximum ROI

Ready to stop leaving money on the table? Find the full article, ROI calculators, and step-by-step checklists at https://www.thebullvine.com/management/the-4250-springer-why-your-calf-nutrition-program-might-be-leaving-money-on-the-table/

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