Bridging the gap with rural New Zealand
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Rearing facilities should be set-up and maintained well to ensure calves stay healthy.
Young calves should be housed for at least four weeks to ensure they stay warm and are using their energy for growth.
Housing
Spacing Calves
Feeding Facilities
Cleaning
Article: NZAgbiz
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