badaxemoo
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One of my cows settled much later than the others last year and it looks like I'll be having my first winter calf. I'll cull her if she settles late again this year.
Any tips on winter calving in the upper Midwest?
All my other calves have been born on pasture in April-July. Should I segregate the cow prior to calving so I can put her on some cleaner bedding? I have a stall area in the barn - the other cattle are all outside on a bedding pack which is usually out of the wind.
Should I try to disinfect the umbilical cord where it breaks?
Are calves born in really cold weather slower to nurse?
Should I try to dry the calf off or let the cow do it?
Any tips on winter calving in the upper Midwest?
All my other calves have been born on pasture in April-July. Should I segregate the cow prior to calving so I can put her on some cleaner bedding? I have a stall area in the barn - the other cattle are all outside on a bedding pack which is usually out of the wind.
Should I try to disinfect the umbilical cord where it breaks?
Are calves born in really cold weather slower to nurse?
Should I try to dry the calf off or let the cow do it?