The Brussels Post, 1977-11-23, Page 26
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14 THE BRUSSELS POST, NOVEMBER 23, 1977
Hutch 'housing proves helpful for newborn calves
Outside pens or calf hutches
can be an immediate low-cost
solution to one problem facing
many dairymen - keeping
newborn calves al i':ve and
healthy,
Many times the only means of
breaking a disease cycle in old ,
housing facilities is, to move the
calves to a different environment,
sasy Dennis McKnight, lecturer
at Kemptville College of
Agricultural Technology (KCAT).
Mr. McKnight says outside
housing has been used
successfully in Michigan and
Ontario, even in colder months of
the year.
Tests conducted at KCAT used
four by four by eight foot plywood
hutches placed on well-drained
land with the open end away from
prevailing winds.
Results showed calves in
hutches performed as well as
calves in conventional heated
barns. Surprisingly, there was
little difference in calf gains and a
slight increase in consumption of
calf starter.
Summer tests proved harder on
the hutch calves, primarily
because of heat stress. A fall test
is now underway.
"Hutches appear to have a
year-round potential," says Mr.
'M cKnight, "but this doesn't
mean they will work for everyone
indefinitely."
"Extra labor is required to feed
calves outside. Proper sanitation
of hutches between calves is as
important as it is in traditional
housing." ,
The following procedures
should be followed: Move and
wash hutches after each calf.
Place hutches on welltdrained
soil, Use a bale of straw for each
calf. Place calves in hutch as soon
as they are dry after birth.
As in any calf rearing program,
Mr. McKnight advises producers
to start with colostrum, but not to
overfeed this milk.
Those considering hutch
housing are encouraged to visit
Kemptville College, about 25
miles south 'of Ottawa.