Cattle production: Your calves and parasites

Question: The rainfall was exceptionally high in my area during late summer and autumn. The grazing looks good, and the cows are in a good condition, but my calves are not growing too well. What could the problem be? Most parasites flourish under wet and warm conditions. Roundworms and tapeworms,…

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Cattle production: How to deal with warts on your calves

Question: The moment I start weaning my calves they develop warts. What can I do to get rid of the warts? Warts are contagious and can incubate on your farm, infecting your cattle for long periods. It is important therefore for the farmer to take action to prevent such diseases.…

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Cattle production: Why is it necessary to wean calves?

Question: Is it necessary to wean calves or will they do it themselves? Weaning is all about managing the cow’s body condition. At the age of 7 months, the calf can survive on grass. If the available grass isn’t that good, as at the beginning of winter, the cow will rapidly…

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Less workers needed to handle cattle in wheel-shaped feedlot

Up to 300 head of cattle can be handled in a day by just three workers in this feedlot - a carefully planned wagon wheel set-up. Many years before hormone-free and growth stimulant-free meat became fashionable among the health conscious, André Ferreira of Bethlehem in the South African province of…

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