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.