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Calves
How old is a calf when he begins to eat grass?
When Do Calves Start Eating Grass? Calves normally start to nibble on grass or hay within 1 or 2 days of being born. Calves start ruminating to some d...
What special heath needs does a calf have?
What does a calf need?What do calves need to grow and be healthy?How often should a calf be bottle fed?How do I make my calves suck?What vitamins and...
What diseases can a calf suffer from?
Three important disease problems for young calves are septicemia, diarrhea, and pneumonia. What disease kills calves?Why are my calves dying?What are ...
When do calves start to eat grass?
When Do Calves Start Eating Grass? Calves normally start to nibble on grass or hay within 1 or 2 days of being born. Calves start ruminating to some d...
How much does a calf eat in a day?
Young calves will eat a little more and heavier cattle will eat a little less. For example, a 600 pound calf will eat 15-18 pounds of dry matter (2.5-...
What does calf rearing mean?
The calf rearing period covers the time from birth to 12 weeks of age. It includes feeding (colostrum, milk/milk replacer, concentrates, fibre and wat...
How many months until a baby cow starts crawling?
How soon can a baby cow walk?What should a 3 month old calf eat?What do 4 month old calves eat?How long do calves stay with their mother?Do baby cows...
When can a calf chew on grass?
Calves will begin to nibble grass or other forage material from the first day of birth It is important to allow them to do this if they are to develop...
Why do calfs grind their teeth?
Abomasitis is a sporadic disorder of young calves, lambs, and goat kids. Most affected animals are under 3 weeks of age. This disease is characterized...