Good milk production starts with good heifer management
Every good farmer knows that the early stages of a calf’s life are crucial for its well-being and consequently for the future milk production of the cow. For this reason, together with Dr. Claudio Alberini, a veterinarian with the TECNOZOO group, we have developed some key points for the proper management of heifer rearing, both from a nutritional and a hygiene-sanitary perspective.
This latest magazine will therefore not be just a general overview but a comprehensive manual for optimal heifer management. It will cover the following topics, from calving to the hygienic management of environments.
In the magazine, you will find:
Prepared by Dr. Claudio Alberini – Veterinarian with the Tecnozoo Technical Service
CALVING, COLOSTRUM, AND COMFORT ZONE
The main factors affecting calf health and performance for proper heifer management
Rearing management is the first step to achieving a healthy and productive herd. Caring for heifers requires patience and attention to detail; being animals with an still ineffective immune system, they can easily develop conditions that may impair their harmonious growth.
COLOSTRUM:
non solo immunità
Colostrum remains a crucial factor for the health and survival of young cattle. Although significant progress has been made over the past 20 years, there is still considerable opportunity for many dairy producers to improve their management practices, resulting in better health and performance of the animals in both the short and long term.
FEEDING:
the most suitable weaning type for your heifer rearing
Immediately after birth, a calf, not yet having developed the rumen system, must be fed with foods that can be digested in the abomasum and intestines. In nature, the primary food is the mother’s milk, but in dairy farming conditions, the calf must be fed with substitutes. There are various types of reconstituted milk; however, it is important to remember some fundamental rules.
RUMEN FUNCTIONALITY
Find out how the calf’s intestine develops and the best weaning method to apply in your farm.
CALF PATHOLOGIES
Causes, symptoms, and some useful tips for managing some of the main diseases
The main pathologies affecting calves impact the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal system. Tecno
Prepared by Dr. Matteo Tommasin – Head of Hygiene and Biosecurity
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Feeding and housing are the factors that most significantly impact calf health and the productivity of the adult animal. How a good biosecurity protocol affects calf health.
Discover all the calf products from Tecnozoo.
