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Calves, antimicrobials, and you: How dairy producers …
WEBAntimicrobial treatments like antibiotics are an important tool for raising healthy calves. Irresponsible use of these medications is increasingly scrutinized by consumers, media, and regulators, and can have …
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Combating dehydration
WEBIf the calf is dehydrated it will need to have a good oral electrolyte solution. A quality product should include: Sodium (Na)=90-130 mmol/L. Potassium (K)=10-30 mmol/L. Chlorine (CL)=40-80 mEq/L. Osmolality=500-600 mOsm/L. Contain acetate as a buffer-this is a precursor for energy. Always mix electrolytes according to label directions to keep
Why are calves so vulnerable to illness
WEBThis is also why the first time calves get sick from a pathogen, they are usually sicker and take longer to recover, but the second time they don’t get sick or may recover sooner. When calves are born, they have never encountered pathogens, so they have few to no antibodies. Calves start to develop antibodies four days after birth, but …
Finding alternatives for antibiotics in calf production
WEBSupplementation of SCB has shown promising results in enhancing immune function in the gut, increasing the calf’s ability to fight enteric pathogens. Lastly, yeast supplementation has shown improvements in starter intake, possibly as a function of improved fibre digestion, and mild improvements in rumen development in early life.
Automated feeding for individually housed calves
WEBIt’s a fully automated individual feeding system called CalfRail by German company Fӧrster Technik that allows farmers to precisely and efficiently feed individually penned calves up to eight times per day. “Research shows that the first 40 days of a calf’s life are when you will see the highest gain,” says Jan Ziemerink, Computer Feeding Specialist with Fӧrster …
Award winning bottle washing system helps keep calves healthy
WEBThey’ve won a Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence for an integrated milk pasteurizer and calf bottle washer system designed by Henry. Not only does his invention save a lot of labour, it is also contributing significantly to better calf health, including less diarrhea and elimination of Johne’s Disease transmission.
Managing calves to prevent disease
WEBManaging calves to prevent disease. The Healthy Calf Podcast series is designed to help Ontario dairy and veal producers make informed decisions about youngstock health and welfare, with a focus on taking a more proactive approach to reduce disease and improve performance. Being proactive in preventing calf diseases is the …
Automatic feeders
WEBAutomatic feeders. The greatest advantage of automated calf feeders is reduction in labour. However, you must remember you are still dealing with live animals and calves still need to be visually checked twice daily. Automated feeding for individually housed calves. This feeder can take all the guess work – and most of the manual labour
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