Agrária Nutrição Animal - Caso de Sucesso - Fazenda São José do Campo

Summary

In this video, William Maurício Radavelli, a technical-commercial supervisor from Agrária Nutrição Animal, discusses the partnership with Fazenda São José do Campo in Campos Novos. The farm focuses on high-quality milk production and calf management, utilizing Agrária's Golden Milk and Avante rations for optimal performance. The farm practices precise animal care, including automatic feeders, colostrum management, and transition to proper feeds. Agrária provides technical assistance, training the farm team on effective practices, ensuring healthy calf growth and improving overall farm performance. This collaboration highlights the commitment to high standards in livestock care and production.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker, William Maurício Radavelli, introduces himself as the Technical Commercial Supervisor at Agrária Nutrição Animal.
• 😀 The focus of the conversation is on the partnership between the Fazenda São José do Campo and Agrária Nutrição Animal for raising young cattle using specific feed products.
• 😀 Leia, a representative from Fazenda São José do Campo, shares insights about the farm's history and operations, which started in 1985, focusing on milk production, genetics, and animal health.
• 😀 The farm practices various cattle management techniques, including the use of colostrum right after birth and managing young calves through specific feeding strategies until weaning.
• 😀 The farm uses Agrária's Golden Milk feed and Lat Max AV multicomponent feed, which help improve the performance of young cattle from birth until they reach about 150 days of age.
• 😀 Agrária offers more than just products; they also provide technical assistance to ensure the right feeding and management practices for the farm's cattle.
• 😀 The cooperation between the farm and Agrária includes adjusting feed transitions, ensuring the right feed is given at the right time, and training farm staff on proper cattle management practices.
• 😀 The farm has automatic milk feeders for the calves, which helps adjust the milk intake curve and optimize feeding periods.
• 😀 In addition to nutrition, Agrária provides assistance with non-nutritional farm management, including animal hygiene, disease prevention, and animal movement between lots.
• 😀 The collaboration between the farm and Agrária has led to improved cattle health and performance, with clear data tracking and feedback to ensure high-quality results.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the partnership between Agrária Nutrição Animal and Fazenda São José do Campo?

The main focus of the partnership is to provide high-quality nutrition for young cattle, specifically through the use of rations like Golden Milk and Avante, helping improve the performance of the calves from birth to weaning and beyond.

When did Fazenda São José do Campo begin its dairy operations?

Fazenda São José do Campo began its dairy operations in 1985.

What are some of the key factors the farm focuses on in its operations?

The farm focuses on quality, genetics, milk production, and animal health (sanitation) as key factors in its operations.

What is the feeding process for the calves at Fazenda São José do Campo?

After birth, the calves are given colostrum, followed by a period of milk consumption. They then gradually start consuming rations like Golden Milk. After weaning, the calves continue to be fed with the Golden Milk and Avante rations to ensure proper growth and performance.

How long does Fazenda São José do Campo use the Golden Milk ration for the calves?

The Golden Milk ration is used for the calves from birth until approximately 140 to 150 days old, ensuring optimal performance and growth during this critical period.

What kind of assistance does Agrária Nutrição Animal provide to the farm?

Agrária Nutrição Animal provides technical assistance, including advice on managing the cattle's nutrition, ensuring they receive the right products at the right time, and helping with product transitions. They also assist with animal handling, such as weighing and managing the animals' overall health and growth.

What special equipment is used on the farm for feeding the animals?

The farm uses automatic feeders (amamentadores automáticos) to adjust the milk feeding curve for the calves, ensuring that each animal consumes the correct amount of milk over the appropriate time period.

How does Agrária Nutrição Animal ensure the calves are properly transitioning between different types of feed?

Agrária Nutrição Animal ensures smooth transitions between different feeds by planning the switch from Golden Milk to Avante Initial carefully, avoiding abrupt changes and making sure the animals consume the feed at the right time and in the right quantity.

What kind of training did Agrária Nutrição Animal provide to the farm team?

Agrária Nutrição Animal provided training to the farm team on colostrum management, teaching the correct amount, how to administer it, and how to ensure its quality. The training also included best practices for animal handling and nutrition.

How does Agrária Nutrição Animal contribute to improving the quality of the colostrum?

Agrária Nutrição Animal works with the farm to improve colostrum quality, including providing guidance on pre-partum care and ensuring that the colostrum is of high nutritional value for the calves.