Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on January 12 2005 00:00
Calf Barn Checklist
1. Maternity Area and Colostrum Management
Key Points:
How clean/well-bedded is the maternity area?
How long does calf remain with cow?
Is calf allowed to nurse colostrum from cow?
How much colostrum is fed and at what time interval?
Are any vaccines given at birth? (Example: Calf Guard, E-colizer)
2. Calf Housing
Key Points:
How clean/dry is the calf housing
Describe air quality
Temperatue
Humidity
(Goal is <65%)
What is the sanitation pr... [More]
Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on January 01 2005 00:00
What is the foot candle reading 3 feet above the feed bunk?
Requirements for Achieving Effects of Long-Day Lighting:
20 foot candles
How long are the lights left on during the day? Is a timer used?
Requirements for Achieving Long-Day Lighting Effect:
16-18 hours/day (need 6-8 hours of dark)
(More hours of light will decrease effect)
How many hours is a dry cow exposed to >10 foot candles of light per day?
Requirement for Short-Day Lighting for Dry Cows:
Prefer 12 hours d... [More]