Calves
To set a dairy cow up for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start.
Total results 11
Total results 11
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Setting up for CalvingPlanning and preparing for calving with your farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing and will help keep everyone safe and healthy. Spend time with your team prior to calving to create a plan that works for everyone.
Animal•3 min read
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Collecting CalvesSuccessful calf rearing starts as soon as the calf is born, requiring careful attention to safety, identification, and health protocols during collection.
Animal•2 min read
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Feeding milkTo ensure optimal growth, health, and well-being of calves, feeding strategies should be considered carefully. Research indicates that feeding a higher daily allowance, split into multiple feeds, is better for calves.
Animal•3 min read
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Calf Housing
Clean and comfortable calf sheds help create a nurturing environment for calves, reduces the risk of disease and encourages high growth rates.
Animal•3 min read
Calf Housing
Clean and comfortable calf sheds help create a nurturing environment for calves, reduces the risk of disease and encourages high growth rates.
Animal•3 min read
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Calf Health and Hygiene
Give calves the best possible start to set them up for a long, productive life. Maintain routine hygiene and health practices from birth, such as regularly cleaning feeders, limiting movements between pens, and following a vaccination plan.
Animal•1 min read
Calf Health and Hygiene
Give calves the best possible start to set them up for a long, productive life. Maintain routine hygiene and health practices from birth, such as regularly cleaning feeders, limiting movements between pens, and following a vaccination plan.
Animal•1 min read
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Calving Cows
For the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
Calving Cows
For the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
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Colostrum
Providing the right amount of the best colostrum early in life is the right thing to do for your calves. Gold colostrum provides energy and health benefits for all calves and is part of world-leading animal care.
Animal•4 min read
Colostrum
Providing the right amount of the best colostrum early in life is the right thing to do for your calves. Gold colostrum provides energy and health benefits for all calves and is part of world-leading animal care.
Animal•4 min read
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Feeding Meal
Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•2 min read
Feeding Meal
Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•2 min read
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Transporting Bobby Calves
Prioritising the health of bobby calves makes transporting them more efficient. Additionally, they must meet requirements for transportation before leaving the farm to keep them comfortable and healthy.
Animal•9 min read
Transporting Bobby Calves
Prioritising the health of bobby calves makes transporting them more efficient. Additionally, they must meet requirements for transportation before leaving the farm to keep them comfortable and healthy.
Animal•9 min read
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Disbudding
Disbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read
Disbudding
Disbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read