One Calf at a Time

In this final episode you will learn about vaccination in practice. It sounds so simple, but you need to storage and handle the vaccines right. And most importantly, you need to find the right vaccine and vaccinate the calves at the right time. So listen carefully and remember to take one calf at a time.

What does a vaccine do in the body and how does it help the calf? Katja will learn you the basics about the function of a vaccine and how you along with other management improvements can benefit from vaccinating your calves.

Why does the calf get pneumonia and why should we not accept coughing among the calves? What can we do to prevent it? Prevention is the key. But what should and can we do if the calf is already sick? Listen to this episode and learn how to act, you’re your calves are coughing.

Why does the calf get diarrhea and what can we do to prevent it? Prevention is the key. But what should and can we do if the calf is already sick? Listen to this episode and learn why you should not use antibiotics in all cases when a calf is suffering from diarrhea.

The digestion system of a calf needs to get used to digest bigger amounts of solid feed. How much concentrate they should eat depends on the age and size at weaning. Look at your calves. Do they tell you that you are weaning them right? Listen to this episode to get inspiration to different weaning strategies in practice.

Calves rely 100 % on energy from milk in the first 3-4 weeks, but how much milk does the calf need? And should the calf be fed by a bottle or plate? Listen to this episode to learn more about the milk feeding period. Milk is not just milk – it is all about the energy.

Why are calves fed milk replacer, when we have a lot of milk from the cows? Do you know about the different qualities and why it is so important to feed young calves a good quality milk replacer? If not you should listen to this episode. It will also discuss how to prepare the milk right in practice.

Have you ever heard about transition milk? What is transition milk and why is this milk important? In this episode you will get the answer and learn about good solutions in practice – and maybe get inspired to invest time in offering your calves transition milk.

What is colostrum? What is good colostrum management and how do you find out if your management is succeeding or not? In this episode you will learn about good colostrum management in practice.

What does results mean to you? Do you know how many calves that are dying on your farm every year? Do you talk about it? The results rely on you. No feedstuff, vaccine or additive can do the work alone. It is all about management and YOU are the most important “ingredient” in the recipe of making good results. In this episode you are introduced to the coming 9 podcasts and to the two hosts: Annedorte and Katja.