Knowby Kumaraguru Institution
Knowby
Post Weaning to Mating
Goal: Ensure heifers reach an optimal size for breeding, with weight being a more reliable indicator of puberty than age.
Goal: Ensure heifers reach an optimal size for breeding, with weight being a more reliable indicator of puberty than age.
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Feed calves in groups of similar age to prevent competition and reduce the spread of infection between older and younger calves.

Smaller groups (around 5 calves) are ideal to minimize disease transmission.
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<p>Feed Bunk Space: Ensure enough feed bunk space for all calves to eat comfortably.<br></p>

Feed Bunk Space: Ensure enough feed bunk space for all calves to eat comfortably.

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<p>Fresh Forage. Provide fresh forage at regular intervals for optimal nutrition.<br></p>

Fresh Forage. Provide fresh forage at regular intervals for optimal nutrition.

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<p>Feed up to 2 kg of concentrate per calf per day.<br></p>

Feed up to 2 kg of concentrate per calf per day.

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Avoid Overfeeding: Never overfeed, as this can lead to digestive issues.

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<p>As heifers grow and past six months of age provide high-quality forage and concentrate with a balanced ration that<br>includes adequate protein, energy, and minerals.&nbsp;</p><p>Ensure they have enough space.</p>

As heifers grow and past six months of age provide high-quality forage and concentrate with a balanced ration that
includes adequate protein, energy, and minerals. 

Ensure they have enough space.

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Puberty Weight: CB (HF) heifers should weigh 180-200 kg at puberty.

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Vaccinations:
* Brucellosis (8-12 months)
* FMD (every 6 months in India)