6.5

From weaning to first calving

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Costs involved

4. Costs involved (other) cont'd...

5. Setting objectives

6. Setting objectives cont'd...

7. Objectives should be SMART

8. Objectives: Body weight

9. Objectives: Body weight cont'd...

10. Rearing calves post-weaning

11. Rearing calves post-weaning cont'd...

12. Growth/weight gain in calves

13. Growth/weight gain in calves cont'd...

14. Growth/weight gain in calves cont'd...

15. Growth/weight gain in heifers

16. Feed/ration calculation

17. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers

18. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers cont'd...

19. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers cont'd...

20. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers cont'd...

21. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers cont'd...

22. Suckling vice in heifers

23. Twins: Freemartins

24. Twins: Freemartins cont'd...

25. Pathway: Growth from mating to first calving

26. Bull selection for natural mating or artificial insemination (AI)

27. Bull selection for natural mating or artificial insemination (AI) cont'd...

28. Pregnancy check

29. Pregnant cow

30. Stress prevention

31. Take home messages