Cows and calves at Tullamore Farm, July 2017. Photo: Ramona Farrelly
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Where calving is taking place outdoors, it is advisable to move cows nearing calving to a maternity paddock near the yard – or somewhere close where they can be watched regularly during the day. Mature cows may not be a major concern, but first- and second-calving cows should be moved, if possible.
If intervention is required, they can be easily moved into a yard or pen for handling. In general, if calving is not progressing after one to two hours after the water bag has burst, then the cow should be handled using gloves to ensure that she is dilated and that the calf is in the correct position. Don’t forget to supplement autumn-calving cows with minerals before calving.
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Where calving is taking place outdoors, it is advisable to move cows nearing calving to a maternity paddock near the yard – or somewhere close where they can be watched regularly during the day. Mature cows may not be a major concern, but first- and second-calving cows should be moved, if possible.
If intervention is required, they can be easily moved into a yard or pen for handling. In general, if calving is not progressing after one to two hours after the water bag has burst, then the cow should be handled using gloves to ensure that she is dilated and that the calf is in the correct position. Don’t forget to supplement autumn-calving cows with minerals before calving.
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