The initial care provided to a calf immediately after birth is crucial for its survival and long-term health. This care involves several key steps, including cleaning mucous, stimulating breathing, and treating the navel. Additionally, feeding colostrum shortly after birth is essential for providing the calf with necessary nutrients and passive immunity. Immediately after birth, it […]
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Learn the perfect way for timely heat detection in your cattle herd The heat synchronization consists of modifying the oestrus cycle’s length or inducing oestrus. It allows one to choose the day and the time of the artificial insemination as well as the calving period. For cattle, there are many advantages to successfully synchronize the
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Successful calf rearing is crucial for maximizing profitability in cattle farming. The foundation of a profitable calf-rearing operation starts with the selection of healthy, high-quality calves and continues with proper feeding and care to ensure optimal growth and development. Here are key guidelines to follow for achieving high profitability in calf rearing. 1. Selection of
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Pre-breeding and selection in sheep. Prior to breeding, ewes should be evaluated for their need for anthelmintic treatment. They should have their hooves trimmed. If there is a history or risk of abortions in the flock, ewes should be vaccinated prior to breeding. Only healthy, reproductively sound ewes should be exposed to rams for breeding. The udder of
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