Reproduction
When Calves Arrive
• Calves should have colostrum within first 2 hours of life, if calf can’ t get colostrum from dam, take steps to give colostrum within 4-6 hrs of birth.
• Colostrum intake should be 10 % of calf’ s body weight, 0.5 – 1 gallon. If supplementing colostrum, don’ t over feed to encourage calf to nurse on its own. A 1.5-quart dose is a good starting point.
• Handle healthy calves before sick calves and avoid exposing newborns to contaminants on clothing or materials used on sick calves.
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• If a cow is brought in for any amount of calving assistance, make sure she leaves with a clean udder.
Work towards developing a notebook that has all the standard operating procedures for your operation. Include things like yearly vaccination plans, treatment protocols, calving and calving assistance protocols, euthanasia protocols, drought management plans and weather emergency plans. This will be a valuable resource when communicating with employees new and old, when reviewing what needs to be improved for the next year or if a health emergency forces someone else to take care of the herd. I
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