Key points of calf feeding management technology

There is a great demand for beef in China, and the breeding area is very large. When raising cattle, we should reasonably adjust the feeding mode according to the growth stage of cattle. Especially in the calf period, we must strengthen management, otherwise it will have a great impact on the survival and growth of calves. So how should the calf be managed? The following small series brings you the technical points of calf feeding management. Let's have a look!

1, nursing management

The nursing management of calves is our greatest concern. When nursing calves, we'd better use nursing appliances, such as nursing basins. If it is easy to feed in barrels, milk can easily enter the forestomach of calves, causing milk to ferment in the forestomach and causing calves to get sick. After feeding, it is very important to wipe your mouth where there is residual milk on your calf. Prevent calves from sucking each other and causing inflammation. Then do a good job of cleaning and disinfection of nursing appliances.

2. Environmental sanitation

Calves should be raised separately after birth, and kept in enclosure for about 12 days, which not only facilitates the management and nursing of calves, but also provides sufficient growth space for calves to avoid causing diseases and not being found in time. After half a month, the calf can raise itself. When feeding alone, it is necessary to do a good job in the sanitation of the cowshed and disinfect it regularly to avoid the dirty and damp cowshed from affecting the growth of calves.

Step 3 strengthen exercise

In the process of calf feeding, we should pay attention to make calves exercise more, strengthen their physique and promote their growth, which is of great help to the health of calves. About a week after the calf is born, let the calf exercise outdoors for about half an hour every day in warm and sunny weather. Then, with the growth of calf age, the outdoor exercise time of calf should be appropriately extended. However, the exercise time should not be at noon in strong light and high temperature, otherwise it will affect the growth of calves.

Step 4 Wipe regularly

The health management of calves is also an indispensable management in the feeding process. Wipe the calf regularly to keep the body clean and promote the blood circulation of the calf. It can also make calves develop good living habits, improve disease resistance and reduce parasites. So, at least once a day. Pay attention to control the strength when rubbing, and gently make the calf feel comfortable.

5. Health care

In daily management, we should pay attention to the changes of calf's eating, spirit, activity and feces, so as to judge the calf's state and formulate corresponding treatment measures. For example, when calves have mild diarrhea, it is necessary to appropriately reduce the feeding amount and let calves drink moderate warm water. If diarrhea is severe, stop breastfeeding about twice. Then, feed warm water and add a proper amount of potassium permanganate and other solutions to make calves diarrhea.

The above is a brief introduction to the technical points of calf feeding management. The feeding and management of calves is very important, which is closely related to the breeding benefits and must be highly valued. Let's call it a day. This article is for reference only. I hope I can help you!