Calf-rearing tips to build stronger herds

About this episode

Junior Mkansi shares practical calf-rearing tips to help farmers build healthier, more productive herds.

In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, livestock specialist Junior Mkansi shares practical calf-rearing tips to help farmers build healthier, more productive herds. From the importance of colostrum and early nutrition to biosecurity, weaning, and disease prevention, he unpacks the key management practices that shape calf growth and long-term performance. It’s a practical introduction for cattle farmers looking to strengthen their calf-rearing systems and improve herd productivity.

People in this episode

Guest: Junior Mkansi

Topics covered

• calf-rearing
• livestock management
• cattle farming
• biosecurity
• nutrition
• disease prevention

Keywords

• calf-rearing
• herd productivity
• colostrum
• weaning
• disease prevention
• nutrition
• biosecurity

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