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,…
Question: Is it advisable to buy 3- to 4-week-old calves and grow them? What are the risks and what kind of feeding formula should I use? The main risk of buying young calves lies in the fact that they don’t have a fully developed immune system and their health depends…
It is important to minimise losses from disease and deaths – which should be lower than 1% – during feeding. This means that if you feed fewer than 100 calves, there should be no deaths, or you will not make a profit. The decision to feed calves in a farm…
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.…
