Fairmont Farm, Inc. - Youngstock Information

YOUNGSTOCK

All of the young stock from both herds are raised here in East Montpelier on three facilities
Last year we had 1018 new calves born
We will be adding space for heifers and consolidating facilities to improve efficiencies
Manure storage will be added for expanded heifer facilities
Focusing more on top genetics to improve herd quality, longevity and profitability

We raise all of our heifer calves as replacements
All calves are raised in hutches outdoors
They are fed milk replacer 2x/day and are offered free-choice starter and water
At about 6 weeks of age, calves are weaned and a week later moved into group pens of 6-8 calves

aah, isn't that cute?!

Isabel and Shelby during an afternoon feeding

They are transitioned from calf starter to a heifer grain during this time and TMR is introduced at 8 weeks old
Heifers leave the calf barn at approximately 5 months of age. They are moved to one of our 2 heifer facilities
Heat detection begins at 13 months of age
Heifers are bred by artificial insemination
Our age at first calving is 22-23 months

Hanging out with the little one...

Fairmont Farm, Inc.

95 Lyle Young Road | East Montpelier, VT 05651 | 802-223-3868

www.fairmontfarminc.com | info@fairmontfarminc.com