Planning for the Calving Season
Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd. The following are reminders of things that are helpful to address before starting the calving season.
First off, pay attention to the nutritional needs of bred heifers and cows prior to calving. Adequate body condition at calving is important as it impacts cow stamina during delivery of the calf, colostrum quality, calf vigor, and impacts subsequent rebreeding.
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