

The association "Preiļi Farmers' Association" organizes a seminar for beef cattle farmers
Time | Topic | Lecturers |
11:00-11:10 | Registration of participants. Opening of the seminar. |
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11:10-12:40 | The role of feeding of healthy cows in the prevention of calf health in beef cattle farms. How and is it possible to influence the composition of colostrum and calf health even before calving? | Dr. Vita Zalcmane, animal nutrition specialist |
12:40-13:10 | Coffee break |
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13:10-14:40 | Organization of the calving process. Colostrum management, recommendations. Vel'phone – a device for precise determination of the moment of parturition – an innovative assistant in beef cattle farms. The experience of France and Latvia. Video material |
Dr. Vita Būde-Gaile, animal health specialist – veterinarian |
14:40-15:00 | Seminar participants' discussions and exchange of experiences |