Calves

Jones Feed Mills’ Whole Start calf program is an industry leading program for calf health, growth and performance. The “Whole Start” program focuses on optimizing a calf’s genetic potential by ensuring it receives the right nutrition at the right time. We use peer-reviewed research as the platform of our program, and support it through our Calf Specialist and our Dairy Sales Consultant Team, who ensure you receive the support and resources you require to ensure your calves reach their full potential.

Jones On-Farm Dairy ServiceS INCLUDE:

  • Feeding and Management Protocols - set up with on-going support
  • Staff Training (Feeding Protocols/Calf Management)
  • Calf Barn and Management Audits
  • Growth Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
  • Ventilation Audits
  • Calf and Heifer Management Resources
  • JFM “Bi-Monthly Bawl” Newsletter

Feeds Available:

  • Complete line of Jones-branded calf and heifer feeds
  • Calf Starters, Growers and Supplements Available
  • Whole Milk Supplements and Milk Replacers
  • Individual Heifer Ration Preparation Services
  • Conventional, Non-GMO and Organic Feeds Available.

a note from our nutrition department:

       
During the heat of the summer, it is important to do what you can to keep your calves cool, hydrated, and comfortable. Younger animals are at a higher risk of heat stress than older cattle. Here are a few tips:
 
Provide calves with free choice clean & fresh water. Top up pails during the day if needed. 
Hot & humid weather = increased mold growth in feed. Pails should be kept clean and calf starter should be dumped and refreshed daily. This will also reduce flies.
Adapt calf housing. For hutch calves, consider moving them to an area where there is reduced afternoon sun exposure. Prop up the back of the hutch with a cement block to increase air flow. For calf barns, work with your ventilation system to maximize fresh air & air movement while avoiding a direct draft on calves. 
Avoid stress: Try and work with your calves (vaccination, dehorning, moving cattle) on a cooler day or first thing in the morning. 
Implement a fly control program 
 
For more tips and ideas to keep your calves cool this summer contact our JFM Calf Team.
 

Veal

At Jones Feed Mills we work hard at designing and delivering you a veal program that ensures performance and optimizes use of any available on-farm feeds. We will also work with you to optimize the profit from your investment. The base of our veal program is drawn from our Whole Start Program, which ensures calf health and growth. We then tailor your program during the growing and finishing phase, so your calves meet the desired targets. The Jones Dairy and Beef Team Members are always available to assist you in designing and servicing your program.

Feeds Available:

  • Milk Replacers and Whole Milk Supplements
  • Complete line of Jones-branded Calf and Veal Starter, Grower and Finisher Feeds
  • Individual Grower and Finisher Ration Preparation Services
  • Conventional, Non-GMO and Organic Feeds Available

Our Calves & Veal Sales Team

Ken Wales

Ken Wales

Dairy Sales Consultant

kenwales@jfm.ca
519-998-1697
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