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Management technology of calf free-range in winter and spring
Normal calves can stand on their own half an hour after birth, looking for cow nipples to suck breast milk. However, some cows often give birth to weak calves during pregnancy due to poor health and other reasons, so it is necessary to strengthen artificial care.

After the cow is born, before sucking milk, dip a clean cloth in warm water, wipe off the dirt on the breast, gently rub the breast, and let the calf suck when the milk is about to drip.

For weak calves, they need artificial assistance to stand and suck milk. If the calf can't stand, they can squeeze out colostrum and rub it on their fingers to lure the calf to lick it. Or feed the calf with a bottle every hour until the calf can suck its own milk.

Feed in time. Calves can be trained to supplement hay 14 days after birth. After January, they can be trained to eat concentrated food. After being moistened with warm water, you can feed it in a small trough or cook porridge.

Master the amount of feed. One-month-old calves can be fed 50 grams of feed every day, which can be increased to 500 grams in two months, and a proper amount of fresh grass or silage can be added to the feed in three months for later weaning.

Cowshed should be protected from light and moisture in winter. When the weather is fine, bring Daniel to the yard and let the calf move freely and bask in the sun.

If you plan to train calves into reserve cows, you should contact them. Brush the cows clean, from front to back, from top to bottom. But be careful not to touch the top of your head, so as not to get into the habit of being the top leader.