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Calving Checklist

Calving Checklist (PDF)

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To do list

Are cows scanned?
Use ICBF expected calving profile to determine calving dates, cows with twins, peak workload.
Cows vaccinated against scour, IBR etc.
Dry minerals for 6 weeks pre-calving
Are cows clean? (Tails/Flank)
Have you got frozen colostrum/biestings?
Are calving cameras clean & serviced
Are calving sensors working and have new batteries?
Have you ordered sufficient tags?

Equipment

Calving gloves
Calving lubricant
Calving jack
Good calving ropes & spares
Iodine
Chlorohexidine
Stomach Tube/Feeding bottle
Electrolyte/Kaolin Powder
Thermometer
Warming box/calf jacket
Calciject/Magniject
Flutter valve
Cow lifter

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Points to remember

Well grown first calvers are essential
Use correct navel care routine
Plan your calvings to minimise problems
Observe all calvings if possible
Clean pens & housing to minimise disease
Intervene only when necessary