Calf Rearing 2024 - Calves On Automatic Feeders

Michael O’Connor, Vet with O'Connor & Julian Vets (XL Vets) talks to Tipperary dairy farmer Peter Delaney along with Ruminant Nutritionist Bil Ryan about calves on automatic feeders in calf to beef systems. In this video they discuss management of the systems in terms of the system, the powder and feeding rates. Peter has a JFC automatic feeder. Getting basics right, calves getting colostrum, getting the best start that calves can Talk through the transition from whole milk Choosing a quality milk replacer Moving calves onto the automatic feeder Importance of using the right teat size 2mm nipple What problems to watch out for Want to see a bit of milk froth around the station after calf is finished Ask your local milk replacer supplier about Pro Max Gold and Omni Pro Calf