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 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction

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

4. Stage 1: Cow separation

5. Stage 1: Tail raising

6. Stage 1: Kicking and licking of belly

7. Stage 1: Continuously lying down and getting up

8. Stage 1: Arched Back

9. Stage 1: Visible abdominal contractions

10. Stage 1: Water bag

11. Stage 1: Remove traces

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

13. Stage 2: Presentation of the Calf

14. Stage 2: Calf is born

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