Uterine Prolapses & Vaginal Prolapses in Cattle
A prolapse is the slipping forward or down of a part or organ of the body. Uterine and Vaginal are both relatively…
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Calving
What to do When Your Cow Retains Her Fetal Membrane (Afterbirth)
A retained fetal membrane, or retained placenta is when a cow or heifer doesn’t get rid of their afterbirth within 24 hours…
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Why Feeding at Night Could Offset Calving
Monitoring your herd at calving time is of paramount importance if you’re looking to wipe out calf mortality. However, this can be…
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Twin Calves – What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Getting twins instead of a single calf seems twice as good on the face of it, but as with most things, there’s a catch.…
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How to Deliver a Calf with Abnormal Anterior (Front Facing) Presentation
Calving difficulties are the bane of every cattleman, and they are as unpredictable as they are inescapable. However as abnormal presentations go,…
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Types of Abnormal Presentations & Malpresentations During Calving
Malpresentation is one of the top five most common causes of calving deaths. Just 3-4% of all calvings are malpresentations although that…
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Diseases to Look Out For at Calving Season
While it is stressful enough trying to get calves on the ground during calving season, that is not the end of the…
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7 Things to Consider When Designing Your Cattle Movement System
Moving your herd around can be a time consuming and dangerous affair. It can also be costly if you have to hire…
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10 Things to Consider When Using a Calving Jack
While calving jacks or calving aids seem like a simple tool, they are anything but simple to use properly. They require an…
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What to Do When Your Cow Won’t Accept Their Calf
In most calvings, the cow’s maternal instincts will kick in and she will know how to care for her calf. However, sometimes…
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