Cattle Technical Support

When: Half hour from calving

How much :

• First suckling 4 kg half hour from calving
• Second suckling 2 kg six hour from calving

In conclusion:

Total colostrums intake in first six hours is 6 kg at temperature 39 ºC

How much :

• First week 12-13 % of body weight
• Second week to weaning 15-17 % of body weight

Starter feeding :

• Starting from the third day from calving
• 1st week: handful daily
• 2nd week: gradually increase the amount at several frequency
• Starter should be fed in a separate suitable pail

Water

Should be offered from the third day from calving in a separate pail at several time daily

Weaning

When the starter consumption reach 2 kg daily, gradually decrease the amount of milk fed through 3 weeks and continue on starter