LDNP Herdwicks at Tilberthwaite John Hodgson
Agriculture + Horticulture / Machinery + Technology
Dairy calf management: Feed and nutrition
Course

Dairy calf management: Feed and nutrition

Online
CPD
Tractor Field Yew Tree_Geneve Brand

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Flexible Short Course Online

Overview

Getting nutrition right for newborn heifers is crucial to ensure their health and help reach calving targets. In this four-part course we look at the importance of colostrum, weaning, and how to get calves to take to the bottle.

Farmers Weekly Master Pos CMYK
Continuous Professional Development

Dairy calf management: Feed and nutrition

The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.

At a glance

  • Complete guide to feeding newborn heifers
  • Guide to feeding newborn calves colostrum
  • Everything you need to know about calf feeders
  • Tips on getting reluctant calves to suck a bottle
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