Calf Health Tips - Episode 29: Dairy To Beef

In this episode of Calf Health Tips, we focus on the unique challenges and best practices for managing bought-in calves in dairy-to-beef systems. Proper care and management during the first weeks after arrival are critical for setting these calves up for healthy growth and high-performance finishing.
We’ll cover:
Quarantine and Health Checks: The importance of isolating new arrivals to monitor for signs of illness and reduce the risk of disease spreading to existing stock.
Supporting Gut Health: How incorporating Precision Microbes Probiotic and Postbiotic Liquids can ease the transition, reduce stress, and prevent digestive upsets in these vulnerable calves.
Nutrition and Housing: Ensuring consistent access to high-quality milk replacer, clean water, concentrates, and comfortable housing to minimize stress and promote growth.
Vaccination and Biosecurity: Key vaccination protocols to protect against common diseases and how strong biosecurity measures safeguard herd health.
This episode emphasizes that bought-in calves require extra care and attention to minimize health risks and ensure profitability in dairy-to-beef systems.
For more resources on managing dairy-to-beef calves and improving calf care, visit www.calfhealthchampions.ie.
Next time on Calf Health Tips, we’ll discuss vaccination strategies and how to create a herd health plan that includes young calves. Don’t miss it-healthy calves lead to successful finishing!