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Cow/Calf Separation
Guests: Guest 1, Charles Hord Jr. with TN Cattlemen's Association Guest 2 Makayla Hickman with Boviatech Semex (based out of Canada)
Description: Discussion on why there are good and bad practices with cow/calf separation. Is there harm in doing this in the cattle industry? Explaining why this mainly happens in the dairy industry instead of the beef. Discussing if there is a correct time period to separate mother and calf for animal health.
Objectives:
I can define the reason for cow/calf separation.
I can explain what industry is affected the most in the cow/calf separation.
I can recognize what a cow/calf separation is.
Pre-Viewing Questions:
What breed is cow/calf separation mainly used?
Does age matter when the separation begins?
Guided Questions:
What is cow/calf separation?
What is your opinion on cow calf separation?
How do you separate the cow from the calf safely?
Is it appropriate to take away a sick calf from a cow?
Is beef and dairy calf separation the same?
Are there any sick check ups you do when separating a calf?
Post-Listening Questions:
Is there a certain time to separate cow and calf?
If a calf is sick do they get to stay with the mother?
Scoring Rubric for Post-Listening Questions
The scoring rubric is based on the information given from the guest speakers.
Level 1 - 5 points Level 2 - 3 points Level 3 - 1 point
Questions 1 objective 1 & 3
Level 1 - students can explain what the main reason is.
Level 2 - students are able to point to one main factor.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 2 No Objective this is Opinion based.
Question 3 Objective 2
Level 1 - students can confirm which breed is using this the most and how to work around the animal.
Level 2 - students can give at least 1 reason why it is important.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 4 Objective 2
Level 1 - students are gathering the opinion that was given by the guest speakers to form their answer.
Level 2 - students do not find 2 examples.
Question 5 Objective 2
Level 1 - students explain why the certain breed is used the most and tell why they are different.
Level 2 - students can tell which breed is using this method.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 6 Objective 1
Level 1 - students will be able to give reasons on why or why not calves are taken away when sick. Then give a reason why they stay if needed.
Level 2 - students can give reasons why a calf can be taken when sick.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
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By MTSU Collegiate FFAGuests: Guest 1, Charles Hord Jr. with TN Cattlemen's Association Guest 2 Makayla Hickman with Boviatech Semex (based out of Canada)
Description: Discussion on why there are good and bad practices with cow/calf separation. Is there harm in doing this in the cattle industry? Explaining why this mainly happens in the dairy industry instead of the beef. Discussing if there is a correct time period to separate mother and calf for animal health.
Objectives:
I can define the reason for cow/calf separation.
I can explain what industry is affected the most in the cow/calf separation.
I can recognize what a cow/calf separation is.
Pre-Viewing Questions:
What breed is cow/calf separation mainly used?
Does age matter when the separation begins?
Guided Questions:
What is cow/calf separation?
What is your opinion on cow calf separation?
How do you separate the cow from the calf safely?
Is it appropriate to take away a sick calf from a cow?
Is beef and dairy calf separation the same?
Are there any sick check ups you do when separating a calf?
Post-Listening Questions:
Is there a certain time to separate cow and calf?
If a calf is sick do they get to stay with the mother?
Scoring Rubric for Post-Listening Questions
The scoring rubric is based on the information given from the guest speakers.
Level 1 - 5 points Level 2 - 3 points Level 3 - 1 point
Questions 1 objective 1 & 3
Level 1 - students can explain what the main reason is.
Level 2 - students are able to point to one main factor.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 2 No Objective this is Opinion based.
Question 3 Objective 2
Level 1 - students can confirm which breed is using this the most and how to work around the animal.
Level 2 - students can give at least 1 reason why it is important.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 4 Objective 2
Level 1 - students are gathering the opinion that was given by the guest speakers to form their answer.
Level 2 - students do not find 2 examples.
Question 5 Objective 2
Level 1 - students explain why the certain breed is used the most and tell why they are different.
Level 2 - students can tell which breed is using this method.
Level 3 - students have no idea.
Question 6 Objective 1
Level 1 - students will be able to give reasons on why or why not calves are taken away when sick. Then give a reason why they stay if needed.
Level 2 - students can give reasons why a calf can be taken when sick.
Level 3 - students have no idea.