Purdue University Agricultural Extension Service Lafayette, Indiana
Mimeo 4-H 67 Revised 1959
SUGGESTIONS TO 4-H BEEF CALF MEMBERS
Prepared by: Animal Husbandry Department and 4-H Club Department
I.	MANAGEMENT
Do everything you can to make your calf comfortable and contented.
l. Shelter Roomy box stalls or open sheds that can be kept cool are the best. Your calf should have a small dry lot for exercise.
2. Bedding Change the bedding for your calf often enough to keep the stall clean and comfortable. Your calf will gain weight best when lying down. The bed should be an invitation for him to lie down.
3. Exercise Provide an exercise lot for all calves. Breeding animals may be fitted on a non-legume pasture lot. Prevent sun-burning of show calves.
4. Flies and Lice
Spray walls and ceiling of stall with a malathion or diazinon spray, about June 1st (or beginning of the fly season). The calf may be sprayed with malathion 25% wettable powder—1 lb. in 5 gallons of water --using 1 to 2 gallons of this spray per application. Spray may be applied every two weeks. Do not use on calves less than 1 month old. Activated pyrethrins, repellents or other spray materials may be used. For further information, ask your county agent for Purdue Extension Mimeos E-12 and E-13. Remember, sanitation is a must for satisfactory fly control.
II.	WATER
See that your calf can get plenty of cool, fresh water all the time. Water is the cheapest ”feed" you can get.
III.	FEED
Be	accurate — feed the same amount at the same time each day.
l.	Grain	May be crushed corn, cob meal and oa tso If available, rolled grains are desirable. Barley makes a good feed. Calves on full feed will eat approximately 2 lb. of grain for 100 lb. of body weight per day. The grain ration should be bulky and coarsely ground.
2.	Protein	Be sure to give your calf some protein supplement such as Purdue Supplement A. Ask your county agent for Mimeo AH-162 for Purdue Supplement A formulas.
Calves on full feed should have about 1 lb. of 32% to 40% protein supplement for each 400-500 pounds of calf.
3. Hay	Good quality mixed hay such as clover and timothy or alfalfa and timothy - about 4 or 5 pounds a day.