Dairy Calf to Beef (Part 3): Healthy Starts, Strong Finishes
· 12 min · Episode 325
Episode Dairy Calf to Beef (Part 3): Healthy Starts, Strong Finishes
For the third part of our ‘Dairy Calf to Beef’ series, vet Tommy Heffernan discusses the key areas to ensure a healthy calf and developing a sustainable profitable dairy beef system.
Tommy says that pneumonia, scour and coccidiosis are some of the main issues with calves. The damp, cold spring weather impacts calf health and increases risks.
Tommy outlines ways to rescue pneumonia and scour outbreaks in calves, plus he highlights the best procedure for calf arrival on farm that he has seen working well in terms of electrolytes, housing etc.
Tommy also explains that prevention planning with a vet plays a huge role in advance of purchasing calves this spring.
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