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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

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Calfhood diseases

WEBScours. Neonatal calf diarrhea, also known as scours, is one of the most common calfhood illnesses and can be a big problem for producers. Calf scours are caused by viruses, …

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Is bloat causing sudden death in your calves

WEBBloat in calves is most frequently seen in the first one to two weeks of life. Calves may refuse milk, have a distended abdomen (right side or both sides), grind their …

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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 …

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Symptoms and signs of disease

WEBSymptoms and signs of disease. Download our booklet on why calves get sick, the importance of colostrum, indicators of health and sickness, and working with …

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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Key targets for calf health and how to manage them

WEBThis talk by Dr. Dave Renaud from ACER Consulting Ltd. reviews some of the key morbidity and mortality metrics producers can use to benchmark calf health. We …

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Back to basics calf care: Vitamins and minerals matter when it …

WEBVitamin A is often low in newly born calves. Signs of deficiency include rough coat, dull eyes, diarrhea, and pneumonia, which can lead to lower feed efficiency and greater …

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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 …

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Keeping calves warm

WEBEnsure your calves are using as much of their milk for growth as possible by making sure the rest of your management is working to keep your calves warm: Provide lots of straw …

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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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