Course Covers:
- Selection of the Calf
- The Calf at Birth
- Systems of Rearing Calves
- Veal Production
- Routine Tasks in Calf Management
- Post-Weaning Management
Course Outcomes:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Understand the critical role of calf rearing and the selection process for calves in ensuring the future viability of the herd and farm.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Recognize the importance of prenatal nutrition, calf management at birth, and the essential intake of colostrum for calf health.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify the importance of suckling in calf rearing systems and explore various suckling methods.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Understand different artificial methods of calf rearing, focusing on whole milk feeding and appropriate housing.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Manage early weaning systems and explore alternative methods of calf rearing.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Implement a milk substitute feeding program and gain knowledge necessary for veal production.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
Identify and understand routine tasks in calf rearing, including earmarking, castration, dehorning, environmental requirements, and disease management.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8
Understand and implement post-weaning management practices for heifers and steers.