J J's Jerseys Organic Dairy Farm - New Sustainable Today Part 4 Episode 1303 

OK

Yeni doğan olursa ben bir isim vermek isterim (Kejı)

michael Laforme you have to limit their milk intake. Too much and they scour and die.

michael Laforme ur calves had no colostriem.

michael Laforme really sorry to hear that hey! I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback here from experienced dairy farmers offering you useful advice to avoid that. Wish you the best with the next lot of calves you get!👍😃

Of course they have to give birth before lactating. Heifers and cows cycle every 16-21 days and when they are in heat they are very disruptive and potentially very dangerous to humans. They are pregnant for 9 months and will cycle 6 weeks after the birth of their calf then every 16-21 days thereafter, year round, until they are pregnant once more. If they put on too much weight giving birth becomes dangerous so following their natural cycle is in the best interest of the cows. It also gives them a break from being milked to build up their reserves and so they can produce the essential colostrum for their new calf. AI is best especially where 'calving ease' is concerned. Pure Jersey bulls are sought-after as are pure heifers as replacements. Dairy calves, Jerseys especially, are born with very few fat reserves making them prone to death if left out in the elements. Removing them from the cows ensures they receive essential colostrum (not all cows are good mothers and calves will die if they don't receive it). Calves can also attempt to drink too much of the milk produced by their mothers (as they produce enough to feed 2-4 calves) leading to scours which quickly becomes life threatening. Many dairy cows are so sweet they'd never actually wean their calf which puts their health, and the health of subsequent calves, at risk. It may seem 'cruel' from an ignorant human perspective but certain practices are essential for the health and well-being of the whole herd. I milk my own cows for my family's consumption and even I keep calves separated to ensure they are well fed and sheltered from the elements. It also ensures heifers I want to keep do not continue to feed off their mothers, preventing their mothers from being able to produce colostrum and stealing milk from the next calf.

@@jg5755 I guess if you believe dairy is essential, these animals are at your mercy. I've been vegan for over 30 years. I'm in better shape and healthier than all of my animal protein consuming friends.what happens to calves? Are they stuck in a crate to keep them tender for your butchering?

Water is very abundant in Oregon. No waste here.