Calf Rearing

Authors: Bill Thickett , Dan Mitchell , Bryan Hallows
For specialist calf rearers and farmers rearing dairy replacements, this book offers practical guidance on proven modern practice as experienced in a variety of situations.

Topics covered include: The four main housed rearing systems – how they operate and how to choose between them.
General management of calves from birth to twelve weeks.
Basis of calf physiology and nutrition.
How to choose satisfactory designs for conversions or new housing.
Details of housing requirements for each system.
How best to ensure calf health.
Illustrated with 32 Black and White photos and explanatory charts and diagrams

Availability: In Print
Publication date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 234 x 156
Weight: Unknown
Extent:176 pp
ISBN: 1 86126 643 X

Book Contents

Introduction
Systems of Rearing
General Management of Calves
Calf Physiology and Nutrition
Calf housing
Calf Health
Appendices
Index