calf and heifer rearing

Question 1

how much colostrum should be given to a 2 hour old calf

Answer 1

10% of body weight another 10% next 6-12 hours

Question 2

how to assess passive transfer

Answer 2

blood sample between 24h to 7 days
zinc sulphate turbidity test
total protein or immunoglobulins

Question 3

what is used to snatch calves

Answer 3

cuddle box

Question 4

milk per head per day for calves

Answer 4

5-6 litres = 15% bw

Question 5

feeding considerations for housing calves

Answer 5

milk
rumen development
water must be available

Question 6

health considerations for housing calves

Answer 6

calf-calf contact
ventilation
hygiene

Question 7

welfare considerations for housing calves

Answer 7

social interactions
movement

Question 8

cons to group calf housing

Answer 8

10-15% less growth
infectious disease
navel suckling

Question 9

advantages to group housing

Answer 9

lower labour
social interaction

Question 10

advantages of pair calf housing

Answer 10

better cognitive ability
better able to cope with change
explore new environment and feeds more readily

Question 11

minimum space allowance

Answer 11

1.8 x 1.0m