The Sandhills System involves moving pregnant cows on to different “clean” ground while leaving freshly calved pairs in the field they were born in. This method helps minimize direct contact between older calves and younger calves and reduces the transfer of viruses and the build-up of disease-causing pathogens in the calving area.
Relevant Links:
The Sandhills Strategy (article)
How to Simplify Planning for Strategic Calving (recording)
How to Manage Colostrum to Allow Newborn Calves to Thrive (article and video)
Calving and Calf Management (webpage)
Proper Management Key to Minimize Risk of Calf Scours (article)
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