When it comes to raising herd replacements, you should have a written contract that details all aspects as well as your expectations, says Calf-tel’s Lewis B. Anderson, Jr. Those include:
- Pick-ups and returns – When and by whom?
- Rations
- Milk type
- Monitoring commodities
- Housing and care
- Vaccination programs
- Dehorning and extra teats – cost or no cost?
- Monitoring and treatment
- Blood and B.V.D. testing
- Death loss
- Injured and non-performing animals
- Reporting system
- Invoicing and billing
- Record keeping
- Bull calf arrangement
- Price increases
- Unforeseen events, including operational costs
- Renewal arrangements
- Termination
