STEP 1 NATAL CARE / AROUND BIRTH
When do you take away the calf from the cow, after its birth?
Immediately
After 3 – 6 hours
After more than 6 hours
What do you give your cow to drink for a quick recovery after calving?
Energy drink
Lukewarm water
Cool water
STEP 2 FIRST COLOSTRUM FEED
How many litres of colostrum do you give to the calf as a first feeding?
4
3
2
How many hours after calving, does the calf receive its first colostrum?
1
3
6
STEP 3 BUILDING UP IMMUNITY
Do you provide your calf with extra vitamins, minerals or iron for higher immunity?
Yes, via the milk
Yes, through an injection
No
How many days do you follow the course of treatment?
5
3
1
Not applicable
STEP 4 THE NEXT FEEDING ON DAY 2
How much milk do you feed your calves on day 2?
Unlimited
2 x 3 lires
More than 5 litres
Wat kind of milk do you feed your calves on day 2?
Transition milk
Calf milk replacer (milk powder)
Surplus milk
STEP 5 SWITCH OVER TO CALF MILK REPLACER ON DAY 3
How quickly do you switch over from colostrum to calf milk replacer?
Immediately
1 x mixing
2 x mixing
Not applicable
What concentration (mixing ratio powder/water) do you use in feeding calf milk replacer?
175 g/L (1:5)
150 g/L (1:6)
125 g/L (1:7)
Not applicable
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