Helpful hints: Quick tips for problem-free calving

摘要

SURVEILLANCE AND DECISION-MAKING are key during birthing, believes University of Nebraska-lincoln Extension veterinarian Dave Smith. "Be monitoring the progress of calving and have some kind of rule for when you intervene," Smith says, warning that every calf being born doesn't need to be pulled. "There's risk of harm by doing that. You just need to see evidence of progress."