Nurse Cow-Calf Contact: Dairy Farms Needed

By Kate Creutzinger, UVM

A collaborative project between the University of Vermont and Penn State Extension is currently recruiting dairy producers in the Northeastern United States who rear calves with nurse cows (also known as foster cows ). The goals of this project are to evaluate cow and calf health in nurse cow systems and better understand the needs, challenges, and priorities of producers using these systems. Participation involves a one-time farm visit, during which our research team will conduct health assessments of cows and calves and administer a short questionnaire about your experiences. Participating producers will receive $50 and have the opportunity to connect with other dairy farmers rearing calves with cows. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Kate Creutzinger at 513-218-2721 or Kate.creutzinger@uvm.edu.

Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, May 8, 2026
Updated: Fri, May 15, 2026