Beeping your Calves Healthy

摘要

Success of the calving event. Calves that survive a difficult calving are at an increased risk of common health problems. Increased emphasis on calving ease is needed. Appropriate colostrum management. Approximately 40%of dairy calves have failure ofsuccessful transfer of immunity from the colostrum. Improvements in the timing, quantity, quality and cleanliness of colostrum delivery are greatly needed. Monitoring of calf serum total solids levels in the first week of life is an effective means of evaluating colostrum management.