Setting Calves Up for Life: Feeding for Immunity, Efficiency and Growth 

The first 10 weeks matter more than you think! 

In this webinar Dr. Sue McCoard (Bioeconomy Science Institute) and Carla Rawson (NZAgbiz) take you through a practical, evidence‑based webinar on how early‑life nutrition shapes calf immunity, growth, feed efficiency, and long‑term performance. 

Discover: 

• The importance of feeding calves well in early life 
• How cold stress affects calves 
• The benefits of twice‑a‑day feeding 
• What factors influence feed conversion efficiency 
• The impact of foraging in early feeding 

With a focus on the critical first 10 weeks, you’ll gain actionable feeding strategies to support healthier calves and more efficient rearing systems.

This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women’s Network and NZAgBiz

~ Recorded: May 2026 ~