Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to herd replacements. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this first lab, the focus will be on calf care; pre-birth through newborn calf care, heifer care, six months through calving age. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in calf and heifer feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.