Calf Nutrition & Management Consulting

Smarter Calf Nutrition Better Results

At The Calf Guru, we partner with calf ranchers and commercial growers, backed by more than 30 years of data-driven experience in both calf nutrition and calf management.

What Makes The Calf Guru Different

Dr. Drew Vermeire on site with colleagues and calves

30+

Years of Data-Driven Experience

Raising healthy calves isn’t easy, especially when dehydration, pathogens, or early stress get in the way. Dr. Drew Vermeire brings clarity and structure to calf nutrition and management, built on decades of research and real-world field experience across operations of every size.

We analyze and optimize your entire operation or focus on one specific question. Every recommendation is grounded in real-world results, not guesswork, aimed at healthier calves, better growth, lower mortality, lower cost of production, greater efficiency, and better returns.

  • Receiving Protocols
  • Proven Nutrition
  • Feed Bunk Management
  • Daily Barn Operations
  • Labor Efficiency
  • On-Site Custom Field Trials
  • Anything and Everything Related to Improving Calf Production

The BABY DOLL Feeding Program

A complete calf management and nutrition system designed to raise healthy, high-performing calves from day one to 400 lbs, produced by licensed feed mills across the U.S.

Calves feeding on the BABY DOLL program
  • BABY DOLL Milk Replacer

    Premium formula for newborn calves, optimized for digestibility and immune support.

  • Smart Starter™

    Textured pre-starter feed that encourages early grain intake and rumen development.

  • Kick Starter™

    Textured starter feed for calves transitioning from milk to solid feed.

  • PRIMA™ Supplement

    Designed for calves from 42 days to 400 lbs, supporting steady growth and health.

  • Allegro™ Grower/Finisher Feed

    Textured feed for consistent performance in the final stage.

  • Allegro™ Supplement

    A flexible mix-in option to complete finishing rations.

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Calf Raising Support

Flexible, tailored support focused on improving health, growth, management, and efficiency, without disrupting your existing system.

Producers & Calf Ranches

Hands-on support for operations managing calves on-site, from first-time setups to established ranches refining an existing program.

Commercial Growers & Contract Groups

Guidance for groups working with contract growers who want help refining protocols and responding to performance trends.

Managers, Staff, Vets & Feed Suppliers

Dr. Drew works alongside calf managers, owners, staff, consulting veterinarians, and feed suppliers to strengthen the areas that matter most.

Calves raised under Dr. Drew's calf raising support program

Ready to Eliminate the Guesswork?

Talk to Dr. Drew about your operation and get a clear, science-based plan for healthier, better-performing calves.

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