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Being prepared before the start of the calving season to assist with difficult births can improve calf survival. It is good to review the stages of parturition and when intervention should occur.
Dairyverse - Calving is a critical event in cattle reproduction, and the way a calf is positioned inside the birth canal significantly impacts the ease or difficulty of delivery. Proper understanding of fetal presentations can help farmers and veterinarians manage difficult births and ensure the safety of both the cow and the calf. This article explores the common fetal presentations in cattle and how to handle them. 1. Anterior Presentation (Normal) In the ideal scenario, a calf is…
Bottle feeding calves is a common practice that ensures the animals receive proper nutrition. It also protects them from developing illness or disease. Calves that nurse directly from the mother can get sick drinking from dirty teats....
Click here to view as a pdf: The Importance Of Calf Bedding By Kaylee Viney Livestock Specialist The investment made in young stock and heifers sets the groundwork for future herd performance. There is new research in the industry on how calf bedding not only affects the health and growth of young calves, but its significant impact on future milk production. Bedding type and management have higher importance when faced … Read More →
WHAT TO DO WITH A DOWN COW: HOW TO GET A DOWN COW UP
If your cow has fallen and can’t get up, your first thought may be to wonder how to get a down cow up, but you may be surprised to know that getting the cow up is not always the right thing to do. In fact, getting her up may be your last resort. In this article, we discuss assessment and management of down cows. We also provide sound advice on how to get your down cow up if that is the best thing to do. Read on to learn more on how to get a down cow up & more.
If you have a dairy cow (or cows), you might have more milk than you know what to do with. If this is the case, you might consider bottle feeding calves. Before you go get that first calf, though, here is a list of things you want to consider.
More and more, Jerseys are being integrated into Holstein herds, largely due to their higher milk components and advantages in feed and reproductive efficiencies. Though familiar with raising and milking Holsteins, dairy producers often have questions about Jerseys. By paying mind to a few key breed differences, they will be poised to capitalize on Jersey potential.
When bottle-feeding a beef calf, there are some things to consider, such as feeding colostrum, selecting and using milk replacers, and weaning the calf. Many of the resources on bottle-calf management come from the dairy industry; however, beef producers can tailor dairy industry strategies to fit their own operation.
How to Perform Rectal Palpation in Cows & Heifers Safely
Learn how to feel if your cow is pregnantRectal palpation is a very common and highly popular method among all cattle producers in primarily performing pregnancy checks on cows and heifers, and also for checking the reproductive organs of...
