Cow/Calf Separation

Guests: Guest 1, Charles Hord Jr. with TN Cattlemen's Association Guest 2 Makayla Hickman with Boviatech Semex (based out of Canada) Description: Discussion on why there are good and bad practices with cow/calf separation. Is there harm in doing this in the cattle industry? Explaining why this mainly happens in the dairy industry instead of the beef. Discussing if there is a correct time period to separate mother and calf for animal health. Objectives: I can define the reason for cow/calf separation. I can explain what industry is affected the most in the cow/calf separation. I can recognize what a cow/calf separation is. Pre-Viewing Questions: What breed is cow/calf separation mainly used? Does age matter when the separation begins? Guided Questions: What is cow/calf separation? What is your opinion on cow calf separation? How do you separate the cow from the calf safely? Is it appropriate to take away a sick calf from a cow? Is beef and dairy calf separation the same? Are there any sick check ups you do when separating a calf? Post-Listening Questions: Is there a certain time to separate cow and calf? If a calf is sick do they get to stay with the mother? Scoring Rubric for Post-Listening Questions The scoring rubric is based on the information given from the guest speakers. Level 1 - 5 points Level 2 - 3 points Level 3 - 1 point Questions 1 objective 1 & 3 Level 1 - students can explain what the main reason is. Level 2 - students are able to point to one main factor. Level 3 - students have no idea. Question 2 No Objective this is Opinion based. Question 3 Objective 2 Level 1 - students can confirm which breed is using this the most and how to work around the animal. Level 2 - students can give at least 1 reason why it is important. Level 3 - students have no idea. Question 4 Objective 2 Level 1 - students are gathering the opinion that was given by the guest speakers to form their answer. Level 2 - students do not find 2 examples. Question 5 Objective 2 Level 1 - students explain why the certain breed is used the most and tell why they are different. Level 2 - students can tell which breed is using this method. Level 3 - students have no idea. Question 6 Objective 1 Level 1 - students will be able to give reasons on why or why not calves are taken away when sick. Then give a reason why they stay if needed. Level 2 - students can give reasons why a calf can be taken when sick. Level 3 - students have no idea.