This information is inteneded for those raising veal calves, housed individually.

• Calves should be fed twice everyday.
• Missed feeding means missed growth.
• Calves should be fed as close to 9-12 hours apart as possible for optimum appetite and digestion. These times should remain as constant as possible as calves are creatures of habit. Irregular feeding times will result in more refusals, especially with older calves.
• Two hours after feeding give water to all calves that didn’t drink half or more of their milk. They need the fluid to retain full hydration, in particular if they have a temperature.
• It is a good practice to give weak calves electrolytes two hours after morning feeding for the first 10-14 days. It will help them maintain hydration and good general health, and prevent scouring.
• All calves should have access to water 24 hours a day.
• Check the barn in the evening, after feeding, for bloat, missed sick calves and for air control problems.

The feeding schedule should be adjusted daily to maintain the feed levels outlined on the label. Changes should be initiated when:

• The calves are drinking well and are eager?
• The manure behind the calves indicates needed change.
• Manure should be checked twice daily for young calves before changing feed schedules and daily for older calves.
• Calves should be kept on the Grober feeding schedule throughout the feeding program.