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Handling of calves during difficult birth

Level 1 - Basic Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Normal calving down: Dew claws downwards

4. Normal calving down: Legs and head

5. How to recognize abnormal calving: Dewclaws upwards

6. Abnormal calving Cont'd...

7. What to do during abnormal calving

8. Placing OB chain Cont'd...

9. Extraction of the calf

10. What to do to calf after birth

11. Assisted breathing: Front and back legs

12. Assisted breathing cont'd: Vigorous rubbing

13. Assisted breathing cont'd: Cold water

14. Assisted breathing cont'd: Calf's nose

15. What to avoid after birth

16. Take home message