VIDEO 2
‘The liquid gold’
Colostrum feeding & management for the new-born calf
Colostrum is often referred to as ‘liquid gold’ and according to Martin, if you spend your money on vaccination each litre of colostrum is worth €10. In this video, the pair highlight the importance of the correct management of colostrum, including ways to measure colostrum quality, how to store it correctly and best hygiene practices to ensure the feeding equipment is adequately cleaned
CONTENTS
1 ‘Cut the crap’ – Reducing the risk of calf scour and dealing with outbreaks
2 ‘The liquid gold’ – Colostrum feeding & management for the new-born calf
3 ‘Do you feel a draft?’ – Calf shed ventilation
4 ‘The nestling effect’ – Calf bedding and pen space
5 ‘More than just a wall or a floor’ – Calf shed design
6 ‘Did I just hear a cough?’ – Considerations when managing pneumonia
7′ The coccidia balance’ – Understanding coccidiosis and methods to control it
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ALL STEPS
1 ‘Cut the crap’ – Reducing the risk of calf scour and dealing with outbreaks
2 ‘The liquid gold’ – Colostrum feeding & management for the new-born calf
3 ‘Do you feel a draft?’ – Calf shed ventilation
4 ‘The nestling effect’ – Calf bedding and pen space
5 ‘More than just a wall or a floor’ – Calf shed design
6 ‘Did I just hear a cough?’ – Considerations when managing pneumonia
7′ The coccidia balance’ – Understanding coccidiosis and methods to control it