5m Publishing Handbook of Calf Health and Management: A Guide to Best Practice Care for Calves (Veterinary Books for Farmers)

A guide to calf management authored by veterinarians with years of experience in both practice and research. The focus is on rearing a calf for optimal health and enhanced productivity, with a focus on welfare and best practice. Handbook of Calf Health and Management employs a lifecycle approach to management, seeing the calf through from conception to bulling age. - topics covered include feeding strategies and feeding behaviour, hygiene, weaning, grazing, husbandry advice and disease management - the approach throughout is of animal and keeper working together - the information presented has a solid research foundation and is evidence based and up to date - practical tips from the authors’ own experience are also included. Handbook of Calf Health and Management is a must have book for both cattle veterinarians, veterinary students, farmers and stockpeople with an interest in calf management.