Field Day, Calf Rearing: Set up to Succeed, Pirongia, Waikato

Field Day, Calf Rearing: Set up to Succeed, Pirongia, Waikato
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Have you been raising youngstock for years – there is always something new to learn! Or maybe you are just starting out and want to know the tricks of the trade. Or you want to get your staff up to speed before the heat comes on during calving.

We are visiting Jo and Michael Earwaker’s farm to find out how Jo successfully rears 250 calves in spring. Jo holds a veterinary science degree and has many years’ experience caring for calves – including rearing up to 1000 in past seasons.

Description

Getting ready

We are going to view Jo’s calf rearing facility and learn about the key criteria she focussed on when building a shed dedicated to calf rearing.

Running an efficient system

We will learn about Jo’s management system which is set up for maximum efficiency as she runs it solo. We will also hear about how she looks after calves successfully from day one to transitioning out of the shed, how she troubleshoots any issues, and how she manages her surplus calves.

Calf health – preventing and managing disease

Jo will outline what you can do to keep your calves in good health, how to monitor their health, first aid for your calves, and how to manage any disease issues. For example, what to do if you have an issue with scours, how to identify what your problem is, prevent it from spreading, and restoring your calves to full health.

Next steps – heading off to grazing

Your calves are looking great, how can you make sure they continue to thrive when grazing off? Aaron Leppard, New Zealand Grazing Company, and Jarrod Hawkins, heifer grower, will outline the practical tips and actions farmers should take to make sure the transition to grazing is seamless and you get the most out of off-farm grazing.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: June 19th

Start time: 10:15 a.m.

End time: 1:00 p.m.

Venue: Jo and Michael Earwaker, 417 Ormsby Rd, Pirongia, S/N  74026

Any queries, please email: contact.smashnz@gmail.com

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Event Details

Date: June 19, 2025

Start time: 10:15 a.m.

End time: 01:00 p.m.

Venue: Jo and Michael Earwaker, 417 Ormsby Rd, Pirongia, S/N 74026

Email: contact.smashnz@gmail.com

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