VIDEO 7
‘The coccidia balance’
Understanding coccidiosis and methods to control it
There is some confusion surrounding the different types of calf scour, particularly coccidiosis. In this video, Martin and Sarah talk through coccidiosis in calves, how to control it and, how to prevent the disease. Coccidiosis can also commonly occur when calves are at grass, so Martin shares some practical tips to reduce the risk of this also.
CONTENTS
- ‘Cut the crap’ – Reducing the risk of calf scour and dealing with outbreaks
- ‘The liquid gold’ – Colostrum feeding & management for the new-born calf
- ‘Do you feel a draft?’ – Calf shed ventilation
- ‘The nestling effect’ – Calf bedding and pen space
- ‘More than just a wall or a floor’ – Calf shed design
- ‘Did I just hear a cough?’ – Considerations when managing pneumonia
- ‘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