6.2.1

The calving process, use of equipment, care of cow and calf after calving, handling/ storage/ quality of colostrum and colostrum feeding management

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction

3. Calving Process: Stage 1 (3 – 12 hours)

4. Stage 1: Cow separation

5. Stage 1: Cow separation Cont...

6. Stage 1: Tail raising

7. Stage 1: Kicking and licking of belly

8. Stage 1: Continuously lying down and getting up

9. Stage 1: Arched Back

10. Stage 1: Visible abdominal contractions

11. Stage 1: Water bag

12. Stage 1: Remove traces

13. Calving Process: Stage 2 (30 minutes – 4 hours)

14. Calving Process: Stage 2 Cont...

15. Stage 2: Presentation of the Calf

16. Stage 2: Presentation of the Calf Cont...

17. Stage 2: Near the end

18. Stage 2: Calf is born

19. Calving process: Stage 3 (1-12 hours)