Cost, convenience, and tradition often favor whole milk, but nutritional gaps, disease risks, and growth concerns make a strong case for careful supplementation or a high-quality milk replacer.

Ruminal bloat in young calves is a life-threatening condition caused by milk entering the rumen instead of the abomasum. If untreated, it can rapidly become fatal. Learn the common causes; ranging from feeding mistakes to bacterial infections; how to recognize the warning signs, and practical steps…