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- As soon as the calf is born ensure that it is breathing e.g by tickling the nose with straw
- If not, help the calf to start breathing by applying artificial respiration method
- Remove any foreign bodies from the mouth and nostrils e.g mucus and phlegm
- Disinfect to avoid infection
- Ensure that the calf is licked dry by mother or wipe the calf clean
- Ensure that the suckles colostrum within the first 12 hours of birth by helping weak ones
- Leave the calf to stay with its dam to suckle milk at will
- Ensure that disowned calves are given to foster mothers or prepare artificial colostrum where a foster mother is not producing colostrum
- Wean the calf when 6-8 months old
- Separate weaners to graze on good quality pasture after weaning
- Spray calves up to weaning time after which they can be dipped to control external parasites
- Dehorn calves within first two weeks to 4 months
- Castrate bull calves not intended for breeding at weaning time i.e 6-8 months age
- Identify calves as early as possible after birth
- Separate castrated bulls from heifers at weaning time
- Give mineral supplements when necessary
- Deworm ewaners regularly to control internal parasites
- Give supplementary feed in dry seasons
- Provide adequate clean water
- Vaccinate calves and weaners against prevalent diseases
- Observe and treat sick animals
- Animals should be ready for market between 12-30 months depending on breed
- Keep appropriate records.
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