A ‘calf ranch’ picks up day-old calves from dairy farms and transports them to a ranch where they are kept in hutches. Photos: Fullmer Cattle Company
About 15 years ago, a new business model began to emerge in the US dairy industry. The concept of ‘calf ranches’ and ‘springer ranches’ was introduced, and for many reasons, the concept has grown into a booming success. It’s both economical and convenient, especially as dairy farms have grown to huge sizes across many US states. A ‘calf ranch’ picks up calves when they are just a day old from dairy farms and transports them to a ranch where they are kept in hutches. When the cal
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