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Calf Shed Hygiene Workbook

Pathogens causing disease in calves are ever-present in the environment, so while eradication is impossible, reducing exposure is essential. Ultimately, whether a calf thrives or succumbs to illness depends on the balance between immunity and challenge. The aim should be to boost a calf’s immunity (ability to resist disease), whilst also lowering the disease challenge in the environment.

Immunity-led prevention begins as the calf is born, with exceptional colostrum management. This is addressed in our Dairy Insight publication The Importance of Colostrum Management, while colostrum hygiene is covered in Colostrum Hygiene and Storage Dairy Insight.

This Dairy Insight will therefore focus exclusively on other non-colostrum hygiene factors within the calf shed. Exploring proactive measures that can be taken to improve calf health on farm.

Issued December 2025

About Kingshay insight publications

Kingshay has been producing bi-monthly publications for dairy farmers since 1991. Publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farming business.

These briefings include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, they provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most vital and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and to save you time.

A selection of insight publications and Farming Notes are available to buy individually from our online shop. To gain access to all our publications become a Kingshay member.

This publication available to purchase by non-members, please call the office for further information - 01458 851555.

 
 

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