What should calves pay attention to in the feeding process? How to treat diarrhea?

Calves generally refer to calves aged from 0 to 6 months, and the quality of calf breeding is related to the benefit of raising cattle. What should the calf pay attention to in the feeding process? How to treat diarrhea? Farmers who want to know, please read on.

1. Related situation of calves

1. Current situation of calf breeding

Calf breeding has developed well in China's animal husbandry industry, and the prospect is also good, but at present, the main problem is the low survival rate. the main reasons include improper delivery nursing, neglect of details in daily feeding, improper defense against common diseases of cattle, etc., so the majority of farmers should strengthen management during this period.

two。 The breed of calves

At present, the local calf breeds in China are Qinchuan calf, Luxi calf and Jinnan calf, while Simmental, Charolais, Limousin, Highford and Danish Red Bull are introduced from abroad. We can choose the most suitable species to breed according to different needs and conditions.

3. The price of calves

At present, the price of three-way hybrid cattle in Jiaxiang County, Shandong Province ranges from 1200 to 3000 yuan, Simmental cattle from March to June from 1600 to 4600 yuan, Luxi yellow cattle from February to April from 1100 to 3000 yuan, and Charolais cattle from May to July ranging from 2800 to 4000 yuan. Therefore, the prices of calves are different in different regions, breeds, specifications and so on.

What should calves pay attention to in the process of raising calves?

The feeding of calves is related to the future growth and development, production performance and so on, so we should also pay attention to:

1. Feed calves at regular, quantitative and constant temperature

Newborn calves should be fed full colostrum as soon as possible. Calves should be fed colostrum 0.5-1.0 hours after birth. The upper limit of the first colostrum feeding is 5% of the body weight, and the specific feeding amount can be adjusted according to the specific conditions of the calf, such as the physique of the calf, generally 1-2 kg, and then can be fed at 12% of the body weight, divided into 2-3 times a day. It is important to pay special attention to the fact that the calves must be fed with warm water after feeding.

two。 The way of raising calves in outdoor single column

Calves are raised separately in a movable calf pen from birth to weaning. Each bullpen has three sides closed, one side open to the sun, no bottom, an open shed with a removable roof at the top and a field around which calves can move freely. The cattle pen is located outside the barn, one cattle per column, avoiding mutual sucking and contact, reducing the chance of disease transmission and reducing morbidity and mortality. The column is ventilated, the air is fresh and sunny, which increases the physique of calves.

3. The hygiene and disinfection of calf breeding environment should be done well.

Artificial feeding should pay attention to the hygiene of utensils, brushing and disinfection should be carried out before and after consumption, cattle pens and beds should be kept clean and dry, and bedding grass should be changed frequently. Disinfect regularly. Keep the house sunny, ventilated and fresh. In addition, cattle should also be kept clean and hygienic to prevent calves from licking each other.

Third, how to treat diarrhea in the feeding process of calves?

There are many causes of calf diarrhea, which should be treated according to different conditions.

1. Reason

The causes of calf diarrhea include bacteria, virus, improper feeding and management, stress response and cryptosporidium caused by Cryptosporidium and so on.

two。 Treatment

Comprehensive therapy such as improving sanitary conditions, bait therapy, drug therapy, fluid replacement therapy and other measures can be implemented according to different reasons. When diseased cattle are found, they should be isolated in a clean, dry, warm separate barn in time for professional treatment. If you are not sure about your condition, it is best to contact a veterinarian with inexperienced farmers.

The above is the introduction of all the contents of the calves in the editor of Tuliu.com. We must pay attention to the above points when raising calves.