Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for farmers doing Animal Husbandry

ANIMAL HUSBANDARY- Immediately after birth, nostrils and muzzle of new born calf should be thoroughly cleaned with a clean towel so that it can breathe easily.

• Calves should be given first milk (colostrum) of mother for 3 days as it builds up calf immunity.
• It should given @ 1/10 of body weight.
• During the first month of their birth, calves often suffer from pneumonia and mortality occurs, so their sheds should be kept clean and dry to maintain the body temperature.
• Deworm the calves regularly.