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Topic: Calf Rearing

Last Post 7 Sep 06 by Happycamper, 5 replies Sort by:

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Happycamper
Joined 27/8/06
17 posts
Calf Rearing
Posted 7 Sep 06
Hi

I'm really keen to rear some calves. Wouldn't have a clue where to start. Can anyone help and offer some advice please.

Cheers
 
bbm
Joined 4/11/06
3 posts
Re: Calf Rearing
Posted 5 Nov 06
Happy,where do you live and how many do you want to rear and on milk powder or whole milk?
 
Happycamper
Joined 27/8/06
17 posts
Re: Calf Rearing
Posted 6 Nov 06
Hi bbm

Live and work near Rangiora, Nth Canterbury.

Have brought six Fresian bull calves from a local dairy farmer, and he advised milk powder. So far so good I think.
Would be keen to hear any tips you have to offer.
Cheers Happy
 
bbm
Joined 4/11/06
3 posts
Re: Calf Rearing
Posted 6 Nov 06
only one main thing you need to remember DON'T overfeed them 10% of liveweight 2x per day so 40kg calf gets 4 litres per day usually in 2 feeds.
,have some electrollytes on hand for scours.
 
ham45
Joined 23/8/06
12 posts
Re: Calf Rearing
Posted 12 Nov 06
Whats the best way to dehorn calves these days
 
DaveT
Joined 7/7/09
1 posts
Re: Calf Rearing
Posted 7 Jul 09
Try having a word with Steve Drake. http://www.calfman.co.nz not sure of his email. He'll be able to give all the advice you need too.