Calf Care Farm Event Louth

Are you ready for the 2020 calving season?

Animal Health Ireland and Teagasc are set to host a Calf Care Farm event on the farm of Eamon McEnteggart, Co Louth on 10 December at 11am.

Points to be discussed on the day will include:

 

Do you have enough space to house 75% of the calves due to arrive on your farm next spring?

• How many calves can be catered for on your farm already?
• Will you require extra space?
• Have you considered temporary housing, if required?

 

Healthy calves are happy calves.

• High standards of calf welfare are essential. Following best practice advice will ensure that high standards are maintained.
• Update yourself on the current and emerging issues around calf welfare.

 

Healthy, well reared calves are saleable calves.

• So how do you ensure your calves will attract a buyer?
• A list of requirements to assist dairy farmers preparing calves for sale will be discussed.

 

To achieve their full growth throughout their life, calves must be fed correctly from the start.

• Learn about the options available to feed young calves efficiently, without compromising calf health or performance.

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