Body weight of calves

The body weight of dairy cattle calves at birth usually ranges from 30 to 45 kg (varies depending on the breed of cattle).

The weight gain of a calf depends on many factors, i.e.: genetics, nutrition, environmental conditions.
It is assumed that a healthy calf should 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗶𝗰́ 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗲̨ 𝗰𝗶𝗮ł𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝟲𝟬-𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝘇𝗶𝗲𝗻́ 𝘇̇𝘆𝗰𝗶𝗮.

At the Agrocentrum breeding farm in Lachow, daily gains are > 0.9 kg.

By feeding 8-10 liters/day of goitre of adequate density in the first 60 days of life, we are entitled to expect a doubling of birth weight at the end of this period. This is called early metabolic programming and has a lifelong effect on cow performance. A big help in achieving this effect will be a high-quality first calf feed.

In 2021, a record was set – an HF cow in the UK gave birth to a calf weighing 105kg! Interestingly, the calf was born 10 days after the scheduled due date. The birth took place via cesarean section.

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