Assisting with calving: Guidelines for a successful birthing event

摘要

About 80% of all calves lost at birth are anatomically normal. Most deaths are due to injuries or suffocation resulting from calving or delayed calving. Knowing when and how to assist can make a big difference in the calf crop from year to year. The first step is recognizing a normal calving. As long as the calf is normally presented, the vast majority of animals will give birth without assistance.