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From weaning to first calving

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Setting objectives

4. Setting objectives cont'd...

5. Objectives should be SMART

6. Rearing calves post-weaning

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

8. Growth/weight gain in calves

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

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

11. Growth/weight gain in heifers

12. Feed/ration calculation

13. Minimum energy requirements for young calves and heifers

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

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

16. Suckling vice in heifers

17. Twins: Freemartins

18. Twins: Freemartins cont'd...

19. Pathway: Growth from mating to first calving

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

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

22. Pregnancy check

23. Pregnant cow

24. Stress prevention

25. Sample growth chart

26. Take home messages