First 8 Weeks Crucial in Development of A Dairy Cow

Traditionally, livestock farming pays a great deal of attention to the nutrition and living conditions of dairy cows. However, your calves should definitely not be forgotten! American research at Cornwell has shown that calves produce the most functional udder tissue in the first 8 weeks. Therefore one should not just take care of it’s cows but also pay sufficient attention to its calves. Especially towards its feeding and housing options. Good growth ensures that a calf has, on average, a higher milk production during its first lactations than calves that have not achieved optimum growth.

What can i do to assure good growth?

In the end, proper growth goes hand in hand with the right nutrition. This means that . In addition, it is important that a high quality and hygienic living environment is created so that the risk of diseases is reduced. Furthermore, there are studies in progress to see if there are any other factors that stimulate a calf’s growth. For example, some studies claim that early group housing stimulates a higher feed intake.