Calf Thermal Jackets
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Tried, tested & produced by a farmer, for farmers
With the use of calf jackets you can make significant savings on feed, medication and bedding costs, by better conversion of energy to growth rather than warmth and reduce the risk of pneumonia and scours from chills and draughts.
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Available in 2 sizes: Small (Jersey), Large (Holstein/beef breeds)
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Thermo-Neutral Zone
The thermo-neutral zone is the range of temperatures between the lower and upper critical temperatures to which an animal may become acclimatized. In new born calves and up to four weeks of age this is between 10⁰C and 25⁰C. Calves at one month it is between 0 degree ⁰C and 23 degree ⁰C.
Outside these temperatures i.e. if it is too cold calves must burn energy just to maintain core body temperature.
A calf requires 2% more energy for every 1 degree ⁰C below the thermo-neutral zone, therefore at freezing point (0 degree ⁰C) a calf requires 20% more milk/feed just for maintenance.
Dairy breed calves do not have enough body fat to maintain their own body temperature in cold weather. Feed is often limited by number of feeds per day and the amount given per feed. Keeping the calf warm therefore is the most cost effective way of maximising the feed given.
General rule for the use of calf jackets on young or sick calves is that: – if you feel the need of a coat then so does a calf !
Outside these temperatures i.e. if it is too cold calves must burn energy just to maintain core body temperature.
A calf requires 2% more energy for every 1 degree ⁰C below the thermo-neutral zone, therefore at freezing point (0 degree ⁰C) a calf requires 20% more milk/feed just for maintenance.
Dairy breed calves do not have enough body fat to maintain their own body temperature in cold weather. Feed is often limited by number of feeds per day and the amount given per feed. Keeping the calf warm therefore is the most cost effective way of maximising the feed given.
General rule for the use of calf jackets on young or sick calves is that: – if you feel the need of a coat then so does a calf !
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Michael Winters from Monasterboice Co. Louth & Raymond Brady from Rays concrete grooving
