Rearing Healthy Calves in the Subtropics
Podcast SeriesGood calf rearing techniques are the key to a profitable herd. How to rear these calves successfully is the focus of this podcast series which follows the Dairy Australia guide to calf management. There are nine episodes in this series which aim to discuss each chapter of this guide.
Local veterinary Dr Justin Schooth (Gympie Vet Services) is the presenter for the podcast series which is hosted by Vivienne McCollum (Subtropical Dairy). Dr Schooth is an accredited Dairy Australia “Rearing Healthy Calves” trainer and is highly experienced in the question of “how to raise calves that thrive” .
For further information about Rearing Healthy Calves or request a physical copy of the guide please visit Dairy Australia’s calf rearing page through the link below.
01. Pre - Calving Care
02. Clean environment
03. Identification and Traceability
04. Colostrum Management
05. Good Nutrition
06. Residue Risk Manangement
07. Health Management
08. Weaning Management
09. Care before Transport and Sale
Acknowledgements
Technical information used in this podcast series has been written and supplied by Dairy Australia.

The production of this podcast series is supported by funding received from the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Service and Indigenous Affairs.
