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Today’s heifers are tomorrow’s milch animals, so proper calf rearing and management are the basis of the success of any dairy development.
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Immediately after the birth of a calf/heifer, their nose and mouth should be cleaned.
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Gently massage the chest of the newborn so that he can breathe easily.
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Put two fingers inside the mouth and keep them on the tongue, which will help the newborn to start drinking milk.
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New born calf/heifer should be kept in a safe environment.
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Within half an hour of birth, feed the newborn with their mother milk
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mothers first milk is an invaluable gift of nature for newborn animals, it contains 4-5 times more protein than whole milk, 10 times vitamin A and a sufficient amount of minerals which increases immunity in the newborn.
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anthelmintic should be given during the third week, and then at the age of third and sixth months.
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From the second week onwards, the newborn should be fed with good quality dry grass and baby food.
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