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Tips on keeping calves cosy
Keep calves clean and cosy as temperatures drop
Westpoint Farm Vets o ers a few timely tips and pointers on keeping calves warm this winter.
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Cosy calves: there should be plenty of straw to create a ‘nest’
Taking steps to protect calves from the cold, and ensuring they are warm and dry, will reduce the risk of disease and help to maintain growth rates. Ventilation is vital for removing stale and humid air – as well as any viruses and bacteria that could be lurking within it. So, even in cold weather, a good supply of fresh air is essential. But producers should check that the airflow is above calf level, as animals kept in draughts will not perform. Cold, chilled calves will divert energy from growth into simply maintaining their body temperature. Close gaps under doors and gates that create draughts at the level where calves are lying. And, if calves are housed in large or exposed airspaces, consider making lower covered areas where they can keep warm. As temperatures drop, calves will begin to burn extra energy to maintain their body temperature. So it’s vital that producers take steps to avoid a fall in growth rates. The lower critical temperature (LCT) is the temperature below which an animal requires additional energy to keep warm. In the first three weeks of life the LCT is between 10 and 15oC and as the calf grows its ability to cope with the cold improves and the LCT drops. Calves older than three weeks have a lower critical temperature of around 6oC.
Immune function
During the winter months it is possible to maintain growth rates by increasing the amount of feed the calves are fed (either by increasing the volume or, for those animals on milk replacer, increasing the energy concentration). The cost associated with this is easily recouped through maintaining growth rates, as well as reduced disease incidence. A well-fed calf has better immune function. Plenty of clean bedding, to reduce calf contact with soiled straw, is also important. Calves like to ‘nest’ so they must have su cient straw to keep warm and reduce stress. The nesting score is a way to quickly assess whether bedding is deep enough (see Table 1). The aim during winter should be a nesting score of 3, meaning that there is plenty of straw for the calf to nest and trap a layer of insulating air around itself. Calf jackets are a useful tool and provide protection from the cold. Consider using jackets for calves younger than three weeks old when temperatures fall below 15oC. Make sure calves are dry before fitting jackets and always thoroughly wash and dry jackets between calves to avoid disease transmission. When taking jackets o , always do in the morning when the environmental temperature is at its highest, because this allows the calf to adjust before temperatures begins to fall overnight.
Table 1: Nesting scores for calves bedded on straw
● Nesting score 1
Legs entirely visible when the calf is lying down ● Nesting score 2
Legs partially visible when the calf is lying down ● Nesting score 3
Legs not visible when the calf is lying down
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Findings reveal improved calf wellbeing
During the summer, 444 producers from the UK and Ireland took part in the fourth annual #Calfmatters survey. Of those who responded 54% were dairy producers, 33% beef, 7% dairy and beef, and 6% were calf rearers. Calf scour is one of the most common illnesses a ecting young calves and, if not promptly treated, it can significantly impact growth and performance. “It was great to see the majority of farms – 87% – report that less than 10% of calves have su ered with scour,” says Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s vet adviser Kath Aplin (see Figure 1). But the findings also show that many producers are not using NSAID therapy for scouring calves. “This is a concern because scour is a painful inflammatory condition. It’s no surprise that a ected calves benefit from the use of a NSAID, alongside rehydration therapy,” she adds. Metacam is an NSAID licensed for use in scouring calves. Studies have shown that its use is beneficial, as treated calves have a faster and more pronounced recovery. “Year on year, more producers are giving NSAIDs when carrying out routine tasks such as disbudding, dehorning and castration,” says Mrs Aplin. “The British Cattle Veterinary Association and the British Veterinary Association recommend that NSAIDs are given to control pain after the e ects of local anesthetic have worn o . But, despite the increase being reported in the #Calfmatters survey, nearly 50% of farms are still not using an NSAID to
The working partnership between #Calfmatters and Women in Dairy will continue in 2021. This will be the third year that the two will be working together, sharing many common goals to educate and communicate on a wide range of topics around calf health and wellbeing. “In 2019, we met many women involved in all aspects of calf rearing at farm meetings throughout the country, culminating in the annual Women in Dairy autumn complement local anaesthetic for disbudding.” Studies show that calves given Metacam at disbudding/dehorning have a greater feed intake, resulting in extra weight gain during the 10 days following the procedure, as well as reduced stress and pain indicators. The Red Tractor scheme now includes a requirement for a written pain relief policy, so this may be a good point to consider the appropriate use of NSAIDs for pain relief.
Survey findings can be found in the #Calfmatters Survey 2020 white paper, which is now available online at www. calfmatters.co.uk
conference,” says Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s Ailsa Milnes, speaking on behalf of #Calfmatters. “Obviously, 2020 was vastly di erent and both organisations sought to maintain contact with producers and o er advice and support, albeit virtually. We hope to get back on farm as 2021 progresses, and facilitate even more sharing of experiences and knowledge.”
Figure 1: Proportion of calves showing signs of scour during the 2020
BVD Survey 2021 now open
The sixth National BVD Survey is now live and, to take part, producers should look out for survey forms in farming publications, check their email, or visit www.bvdsurvey.co.uk. The survey closes on January 31, 2021, and 10 lucky entrants will be selected to win a Garmin Forerunner 45 smart watch, which is worth £150. Since the survey first began, a lot has changed when it comes to BVD control. BVD eradication schemes now exist in all parts of the UK, testing and surveillance options have improved, data showing herd BVD status is widely available, and livestock markets and auction houses support the clear identification of stock. The annual BVD survey gathers information from across the UK, and from all types of farming systems, to take a snapshot of what producers are doing to control and eradicate this costly disease. The information is then analysed and can be important when it comes to developing future policies. So please take a few minutes to take part. And you could be in with a chance of winning a fantastic Garmin smart watch.
For more information about Boehringer Ingelheim’s products: www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk www.calfmatters.com Telephone: 01344 74 69 60 Email address: ukcustomersupport @boehringer-ingelheim.com
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The UK is not self-su cient in milk or dairy products, but it may mean eating habits have to change – perhaps switching from French brie to British cheddar? Prices should remain stable, but producers need The Brexit issue that’s still to be resolved is European labour. There remains little movement on allowing European workers into the UK to fill agricultural roles. So some common sense within the Government is required here. This is certainly the year when producers should be focusing on e ciency and not output. Dairy businesses tend to be output driven but, in many cases, this not only increases costs, but also pushes up supply. Optimum output Many producers should consider block calving and look to increase milk yield from forage to more than 4,000 litres per cow. The government has issued new guidelines for producers, as COVID-19 restrictions are eased, to ensure that workplaces are as safe as possible. Issued in mid-May, the guidelines detail specifi c steps that farm workers, including seasonal labour, should adhere to, to help protect them from the risk of COVID-19. RABDF has summarised the 31-page document, which is specifi c for construction and outdoor workers, into nine key steps. These include: assessing risk, determining Take steps to safeguard dairy workers as restrictions ease who can work, implementing social distancing, managing common areas and external visitors, and the of personal protective equipment and masks. While cases of coronavirus continue to drop, producers have a legal responsibility to protect workers and others from risk to their health and safety. This means that they need to think about the risks they face and do everything reasonably practicable to minimise them, recognising that you cannot completely eliminate the risk of COVID-19. It is important that all employers and employees follow the guidelines to safeguard themselves and their workers. 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Issued in mid-May, the guidelines detail specifi c steps that farm workers, including seasonal labour, should adhere to, to help protect them from the risk of COVID-19. RABDF has summarised the 31-page document, which is specifi c for construction and outdoor workers, into nine key steps. These include: assessing risk, determining Take steps to safeguard dairy workers as restrictions ease who can work, implementing social distancing, managing common areas and external visitors, and the of personal protective equipment and masks. While cases of coronavirus continue to drop, producers have a legal responsibility to protect workers and others from risk to their health and safety. This means that they need to think about the risks they face and do everything reasonably practicable to minimise them, recognising that you cannot completely eliminate the risk of COVID-19. It is important that all employers and employees follow the guidelines to safeguard themselves and their workers. 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However, as CowManagement went to press, just a few days into 2021, it is already apparent that the non-trade tari s, export administration and red tape will become significant factors, probably adding costs of between 2% and 8% to any international trade. Some already see The key is to identify optimum, rather than maximum, output. There will be support for producers. For many the BPS will be halved by 2024 and will disappear completely for all dairy businesses by 2027. There will be new forms of support to replace this, but these are likely to be harder and more time consuming to access and, overall, will be at a lower level There will also be grants available that will help to fund strategic investment for some producers. Environment is the big topic for 2021 and, like it or not, producers will have to embrace the concept of the environment becoming its own enterprise. This is critical in respect of public money for public good. 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