Youngstock
Growing healthy replacement heifers
Setting and following a calf programme helps build healthy, well-grown replacement heifers through nutrition, weight monitoring, and preventative care. Franklin Vets will tailor a practical calf plan to suit your system and goals.
Pre-weaned calf services
Calf WOF and on-farm review
Day one management, feeding, shed setup, staff training and outbreak investigation.
Disease prevention
Colostrum management, shed hygiene, cleaning and disinfection; Rotavec vaccination recommendations.
Colostrum guidance
Aim for 2 L of quality colostrum within 6–12 hours to boost antibody levels.
Trace element support
MultiMin injections to reduce disease risk during stress periods.
Calf nutrition
We recommend Sprayfo Blue CMR and Nourish Calf Meal to support rumen and skeletal development.
Calf debudding
Tech-performed under sedation with local anaesthetic and long-acting pain relief.
Heifer growth and weaning support
Weighing and targets
Regular weight checks to guide weaning and grazing moves; recommended arrival weight 110 kg, target 130 kg for later-born calves.
Heifer service options:
- Heifer Health Plus — Franklin Vets manages an annual plan at a weekly per-head rate.
- Heifer Health — Custom health plan with weight targets and a seasonal calendar.
- Technician weighing — On-farm weighing, reporting and Minda data entry.
Keen to grow healthy replacement heifers?
Call us to design a calf programme that protects health and improves performance.