Herd management for dairy cattle & cattle in Triesdorf

In the intensive herd management course we impart theoretical and practical knowledge on cattle and dairy farming. From efficient dairy cattle feeding to health management for the cattle herd - the international participants gain an intensive insight into agricultural livestock use during the five course days.

Course contents Herd management: fertility, health & feeding of cattle

Planning & Analysis:

• Basics of cow & calf husbandry

• Necessary building facilities & equipment for livestock farming

• Analysis of herd management

• Maintenance of hygiene on the farm

• Milk production planning

Health & care of the cattle herd:

• Performance based feeding of cows, manual & computerised calculation of feed rations.

• Calf health management & feeding

• Management of herd health & fertility

• Measuring activity & recognising health status on the farm

• Typical diseases & symptoms, treatment & medication of cows or calves.

Practical course content:

• practical training in the barn & in dairy farming

• practical basics of milking, milk yield & equipment

• Introduction to automatic & conventional milking

• professional cattle hoof treatment & practical training with hooves

• Other topics on request...