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During the first weeks of its life and even beyond the period of 0 to 4 weeks, when the calf needs special attention and specific care, healthy and comfortable housing conditions are essential. For maximum comfort, 5 criteria must be considered: temperature, ventilation, humidity, location and surface area allocated to each animal.

5 TIPS FOR A WELL-HOUSED CALF
IN GOOD HEALTH

Temperature adapted to the age of the young calf and without sudden variations
Air renewal without draught
Humidity under control
Nursery close to the milk parlour but isolated and facing south-east
A hutch for every age

CALVES AND MORTALITY:

Young calves are fragile until they are weaned and the mortality of young calves is a major problem for dairy farms.Most pre-weaning deaths (except deaths during calving)are caused by respiratory and diarrhoeal diseases. A study conducted in France shows that the mortality risk of calves aged less than one month is 10,2 % of which almost 7 deaths out of 10 occur within the first 48 hours.

Recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet
for young calves

For a healthy and balanced diet favouring the growth of the calves, a few rules have to be followed:

perfect hygiene
careful milk preparation
easy milk distribution
introduce solid food as soon as possible
water access from an early age on

Breeding calves

5 TIPS FOR A WELL-HOUSED CALF
IN GOOD HEALTH

Recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet
for young calves

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Breeding calves

5 TIPS FOR A WELL-HOUSED CALF IN GOOD HEALTH

Recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet for young calves

CATTLE

Horses

Sheep / Goats

Pigs

Dogs / Others

Communication

Spare parts

Informations

5 TIPS FOR A WELL-HOUSED CALF
IN GOOD HEALTH

Recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet
for young calves