Be sure to observe the cow and her calf to make sure the calf is receiving adequate amounts of colostrum, the first milk that is rich in antibodies that protect the calf against sickness. Dr. Rabie Hassan Fayed Prof. of Animal & Poultry Management Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cairo University, Egypt 2. it is obvious that the first essential of good calf husbandry is to keep the dairy calf alive and fit enough to perform well later on. We now understand that these programs also impact a calf’s future performance. Keep in mind, however, that inside calving can increase the incidence of calf scours (diarrhea). warmer times of the year, cows can calve outside on pasture. Dairy Calf Management Practices Impact Future Production Gone are the days when growth and health of dairy calves are the only important outcomes expected with successful calf management programs! There is no "best way". As you practice best calf management practices in your farm, your vet should be your best friend to advice you on critical issues such as this one.

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Further nutritional management and calf weaning You should restrict feed supplementation to about 10% of the calf’s body weight to encourage the calf to transition quickly into conventional feeding. 1.