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<blockquote data-quote="Medic24" data-source="post: 486023" data-attributes="member: 1101"><p>Main thing is this, as some of us have found out the hard way over the years, Never trust a cow to calve when you think she SHOULD.......if weather is of ANY concern, seperate that cow into a dry stall away from the weather for her to do her thing, and you also have greater control over things if they start going downhill.</p><p></p><p>Do not put her into a tiny stall though, as she will need room to actually calve and move around a bit. make sure that the stall is clean, as a barn is often full of pathogens if used regularly for animals.</p><p></p><p>Depending on the actual weather and temps at time of birth, it is usually best to allow the cow to dry off the calf after birthing, as its a bonding thing, and calms both down...BUT if it is freezing cold with winds or drafts coming through, definately don't hesititate to give mom a hand and dry the calf off yourself. Just be carefull as you woek as mom will be rather protective at thsi time. Don't get between her and the calf at any time.</p><p></p><p>While waiting for the big moment , feed you cow or heifer lightly, with plenty of water, and now would even be a good time to toss in some electrolytes into the water to help with the stress of it all..............if this is a first time for her, it's all that more important, and also keep an eye on her behavior not only toward you, but to her newborn as well.</p><p></p><p>Congrats on being a new parent....lol, and good luck to you both! :cboy:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Medic24, post: 486023, member: 1101"] Main thing is this, as some of us have found out the hard way over the years, Never trust a cow to calve when you think she SHOULD.......if weather is of ANY concern, seperate that cow into a dry stall away from the weather for her to do her thing, and you also have greater control over things if they start going downhill. Do not put her into a tiny stall though, as she will need room to actually calve and move around a bit. make sure that the stall is clean, as a barn is often full of pathogens if used regularly for animals. Depending on the actual weather and temps at time of birth, it is usually best to allow the cow to dry off the calf after birthing, as its a bonding thing, and calms both down...BUT if it is freezing cold with winds or drafts coming through, definately don't hesititate to give mom a hand and dry the calf off yourself. Just be carefull as you woek as mom will be rather protective at thsi time. Don't get between her and the calf at any time. While waiting for the big moment , feed you cow or heifer lightly, with plenty of water, and now would even be a good time to toss in some electrolytes into the water to help with the stress of it all..............if this is a first time for her, it's all that more important, and also keep an eye on her behavior not only toward you, but to her newborn as well. Congrats on being a new parent....lol, and good luck to you both! :cboy: [/QUOTE]
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