First year Flashcards
what age are dairy calves weaned?
6-12 weeks
what is the target age for first calving?
24 months (can be slightly less)
what is the gestation period of cattle?
285 days
what is the rough dry period length for dairy cattle?
60 days
what part of the diet is butterfat associated with?
fibre
what part of the diet is milk protein associated with?
energy
what is the cow comfort quotient?
the number of cows correctly lying in cubicles out of the total number engaging with the cubicles
how much colostrum is required in the first 2 hours?
10% of its body weight
how much colostrum is required in the first 12 hours?
10% bodyweight in first 2 hours
10% bodyweight in 6-12 hours
how much milk should a calf be fed?
5-6L over a minimum of two feeds per day
what is the aim with regards to diet for when you wean calves?
when eating 1kg of concentrate
what is the legislation around when calves need to be tagged?
dairy… 1st tag at <36 hours and 2nd at <20 days
beef… both tags at <20 days
up to what age can you use rings to castrate calves?
<1 week
