Dr. Ivan Milanov - Lecture: Nutrition of adolescent calves (VIDEO)
During the Business Forum for Professional Cattle Breeding, Dr. Ivan Milanov gave a lecture on Feeding Adolescent Calves. According to him, calf nutrition is underestimated by…
During the Business Forum for Professional Cattle Breeding, Dr. Ivan Milanov gave a lecture on Feeding Adolescent Calves. According to him, "calf feeding is underestimated by farmers and this is due to the fact that it only generates an expense for the livestock farm". However, according to his words, this later turns out to be one of the main traps for the development of the herd.
"Young animals should not be seen as vermin on the farm, but as a future investment that will work for you over time."
What does it take to raise a quality heifer?
"For an animal to have high productivity, genetics play a role of no more than 20-25%. The remaining 75-80% is due to the totality of all external conditions surrounding the animals: suitable buildings and conditions in them and proper nutrition in the individual phases of development. Each of these factors go together so that the animals can realize their genetic potential."
What are the main indicators of the nutrition of young calves that must be followed?
Recommended development of female calves for breeding:
3 months - 95 - 110 kg.
6 months - 180 - 200 kg.
12 months - 330-250 kg.
15 months - 380 - 400 kg.
24 months - 600 - 620 kg.