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This document outlines the steps and requirements for the Merial SureHealth Preconditioning Certification for calves, ensuring their health status and enhancing their market value.

How to fill out certified calf preconditioning program

How to fill out Certified Calf Preconditioning Program

1. Gather all necessary documents and information regarding the calves.
2. Complete the application form for the Certified Calf Preconditioning Program.
3. Provide details about the calves, including their age, health status, and vaccination records.
4. Submit evidence of nutritional and health management practices adopted prior to weaning.
5. Include information on where the calves will be raised during the preconditioning period.
6. Review the completed application for accuracy and completeness.
7. Submit the application to the relevant authority or organization overseeing the program.

Who needs Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

1. Cattle producers looking to improve the health and marketability of their calves.
2. Farmers interested in receiving certifications that attract premium prices.
3. Individuals or businesses involved in cattle ranching and seeking to enhance animal welfare.
4. Operations aiming to meet industry standards for preconditioning practices.

People Also Ask about

What is preconditioning calves?

Within the beef industry, "preconditioning" typically refers to the implementation of management practices aimed at enhancing calf immunity and ensuring nutritional needs are met.

How many pounds per calf can an implant add in a 60-day preconditioning period?

Assuming cattle gain two pounds per day without an implant during a 60-day preconditioning period, implanting with RALGRO would improve ADG to 2.2 pounds per day. That equates to 12 additional pounds of weight gain over 60 days. Additive weight gain from implanting.

How many days should you precondition calves?

Calves must be weaned and preconditioned for 45 days prior to shipment. Calves should know how to eat from a feed bunk and drink from a water trough.

What is the protocol for calf vaccination?

Deworming calves at weaning is beneficial and should be included in a weaning program. The most effective protocol for developing immunity in calves is the priming vaccination at branding, followed by two booster vaccinations during a 45- to 60-day weaning period, preferably on the ranch.

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What is Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

The Certified Calf Preconditioning Program is a program designed to ensure that calves are raised in a manner that enhances their health and prepares them for transition to feeding and growth phases, by providing necessary vaccinations and management practices.

Who is required to file Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

Producers and farmers who participate in the Certified Calf Preconditioning Program must file the necessary documentation to certify that their calves meet the program's health and management standards.

How to fill out Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

To fill out the Certified Calf Preconditioning Program, producers must complete the provided forms with information regarding their management practices, vaccination records, and any other relevant details about the calves being preconditioned.

What is the purpose of Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

The purpose of the Certified Calf Preconditioning Program is to improve the health and welfare of calves by ensuring they receive appropriate vaccinations and management, thereby reducing stress during weaning and enhancing their overall growth and development.

What information must be reported on Certified Calf Preconditioning Program?

Information that must be reported includes calf identification, vaccination history, management practices, breeding information, and any health assessments conducted during the preconditioning period.