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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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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Calving Cameras vs Moocall Calving Sensors
One common misconception people have when buying calving equipment is that the Moocall calving sensor and calving cameras serve the same purpose.…
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How to Reduce Johne’s Disease Risk at Calving Time
Cattle farmers should be extra vigilant in preventing Johne's disease at calving time. While it isn’t a hereditary disease, it can be…
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The Heat Cycle of Cows
Welcome back, we are continuing in our series on the reproduction cycle of the cow.In my last post we brought our cow…
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Heat Detection Methods
Heat detection is one of the most important tasks in any cattle system. Whether it’s beef or dairy, farmers need to play…
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Reasons Behind Abortion in Cows
It’s tricky enough to get a cow in calf, and that’s before the worries that come with the gestation period itself. Abortion…
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