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I definitely think there’s to much human interference after a calf is born,colostrum in so many hours blah blah,what happened back in the day,let nature do its job!

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Phil Nash3 years ago

Hear what your saying Rich, but when we have consistent total proteins in young calves we know we get a healthier/trouble free first 8-10 weeks. Cows calving outside always seem to feed their calves better!

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rich robs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿3 years ago

We calve outside july till September ish,then the calving group is small enough for our shed,was ok when all year round calving,so wouldn’t cope now

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Adam Airey3 years ago

That’s Monties for you. Don’t need interference. Normally a job and a half catching up to the calf!😂

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rich robs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿3 years ago

To be fair they are ok to milk so far 🤣🤣

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William Dymond3 years ago

Agreed!

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Bill Abbott3 years ago

Agreed Rich 👍

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Dieter Gagelmans3 years ago

Amen

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Simon Leverett 🇺🇦3 years ago

Not fed calves for years unless they clearly haven’t had any. Zero losses for 2 seasons now. Agree calving outside/space is crucial to stop cross sucking and better mothering

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rich robs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿3 years ago

I bought a stomach tube yesterday,think i only tubed 2-3 last year

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David Kenny3 years ago

The move overbred an animal is, the more likely there will be difficulties at birth and a calf produced that would need some help.

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