Raising Heifers: A Guide to Dairy Cow Farming Techniques

Author: (CHN) Michelle Vautier
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book in the Dairy Farming Technology Series primarily introduces how to raise replacement calves needed for dairy farming. The data and methods provided in this book are specifically for raising calves, and there are differences when raising young bulls, veal calves, or beef calves. The chapters focus mainly on various factors affecting the growth, development, and health of young heifers, as well as the future growth and lactation genetic potential of newborn heifers:
Chapter 1: The Relationship Between Young Heifers and Herd Structure Diversity
Chapter 2: The Importance of Colostrum Feeding
Chapter 3: Feeding Young Heifers of Different Ages
Chapter 4: Calves' Housing
Chapter 5: Heifer Health
Chapter 6: Overview of Parasitic Diseases
Chapter 7: Heifer Growth
The book is followed by relevant appendices and glossary of terms.