Calf Rearing for Tomorrow’s Herd - Teagasc/AHI CalfCare Webinar

Teagasc/ Animal Health Ireland (AHI) CalfCare Webinar on calf rearing, in association with the Dairy Co-ops and supported by Volac which took place on Tuesday, 18th January.

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Host: Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by:

• Emer Kennedy, Teagasc and CalfCare TWG member
• Ciara Hayes, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and CalfCare TWG member
• Joris Somers, Veterinary Advisor, Glanbia
• Liam Gannon, Volac and CalfCare TWG member
• Philip Donohoe, Dairy Farmer, Carlow.

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Watch recordings of the presentations below

Colostrum quality and improved colostrum management
CalfCare Webinar presentation 2022 Emer Kennedy (pdf) 
Emer Kennedy, Teagasc and CalfCare TWG member

Three key points that farmers need to know and remember when it comes to housing calves
CalfCare Webinar Presentation 2022 Ciara Hayes (pdf)
Ciara Hayes, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and CalfCare TWG member

New guidelines in dealing with pain management in routine calf husbandry practices
Joris Somers, Veterinary Advisor, Glanbia

New insights into how to prevent bloat in calves
CalfCare Webinar Presentation 2022 LiamGannon (pdf)
Liam Gannon, Volac and CalfCare TWG member

Calf rearing management and what works on Philip Donohoe’s farm for a successful calving season
Philip Donohoe, Dairy Farmer, Carlow