This course will teach you how to rear calves. It contains information about management, housing, weaning, feeding, diseases and much more.
When you have completed this module, you will be able to:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Understand the importance of calf rearing and the selection of calves for the future of the herd and farm viability.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Understand the importance of pre-natal nutrition, calf management at birth and the need for calf colostrum intake.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
The learner will identify the importance of suckling in the calf rearing system and learn about the various ways calves can be suckled.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Understand the different artificial methods of calf rearing and the important aspects of whole milk feeding and housing.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
The learner will be able to manage the early weaning system and gain knowledge in the alternative systems of calf rearing.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
The learner will be able to implement a milk substitute feeding programme and gain the necessary knowledge for veal production.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
The learner will be able to identify and understand the routine tasks in calf rearing such as earmarking, castration, dehorning, environmental requirements and disease management.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8
Understand and implement post weaning management for heifers and steers.
Requirements
- Internet access for online modules and quizzes
Features
- Certificate of completion for passing participants