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Assisted Calving Farming Note
Management of a cow at calving is a pivotal part of setting her up to cope with the stresses and demands of lactation. Recognising when to assist a calving cow and the correct technique to use is crucial for preventing both short and long-term health issues of the cow and calf. Similarly, it is important to know when a vet is necessary for a successful outcome to the calving.
This Farming Note covers:
- When and how to calve a cow
- Reviving a newborn calf
- Mitigating any potential post-calving problems
- Care of the freshly calved cow
Issued November 2008.
About Kingshay Farming Notes
Since 1991 Kingshay has been publishing Farming Notes on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our Farming Notes is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.
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