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  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Systems

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  • Intensification of beef production involves strategies like genetic selection and herd expansion.
  • These changes can lead to concentrated calving periods, increasing disease risk factors.
  • Neonatal calf diarrhea is a significant concern in intensive beef operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the Sandhills Calving System (SCS) as a successful intervention for preventing neonatal calf diarrhea.
  • To illustrate the application of Systems Thinking concepts in agricultural management.
  • To provide an example of a system modification that addresses a critical animal health issue.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the development and implementation of the Sandhills Calving System (SCS).
  • Analysis of how SCS modifies risk factors associated with concentrated calving.
  • Examination of the system's impact on the incidence of neonatal calf diarrhea.

Main Results:

  • The Sandhills Calving System (SCS) has demonstrated efficacy in preventing neonatal calf diarrhea.
  • SCS represents a strategic modification within the beef production system.
  • The system's success is linked to mitigating concentrated calving risks.

Conclusions:

  • The Sandhills Calving System (SCS) offers a practical solution to reduce calf diarrhea.
  • Systems Thinking provides a valuable framework for developing effective agricultural management strategies.
  • Modifying calving systems can significantly improve calf health outcomes in beef production.