6.2.3

Care of cow and calf after calving

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Checklist for pre and post calving

4. Checklist for pre and post calving cont...

5. Checklist for pre and post calving cont...

6. Calf mortality

7. Calf survival

8. Preparation for calving: Calving area

9. Calf care – after birth

10. Calf care: Navel cord disinfection

11. Navel cord disinfection Cont...

12. Calf care: Licking and/or drying

13. Caring for both Calf and Cow

14. Cow care

15. Cow care cont...

16. Cow care cont...: Drenching fresh cow

17. Placenta

18. Hygiene

19. Colostrum management in case of Feeding

20. Colostrum management in case of Feeding Cont...

21. Colostrum quality

22. Colostrum quality cont...

23. Colostrum management in case of Suckling

24. Colostrum management (in case of suckling) Cont...

25. Colostrum management (in case of suckling) Cont...

26. Suckling/feeding milk to calves

27. Suckling/feeding milk to calves cont...

28. What to do in case of abnormalities

29. What to do in case of abnormalities Cont...

30. What to do in case of abnormalities cont...;Tube feeding

31. Summary: Take home message(s)