Dr. Lindsay L. Waechter-Mead, University of Nebraska Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, discusses what she keeps in her calving toolbox to assist with difficult births.
Items to consider including:
Toolbox or container to keep the supplies clean
Generic lubricant
Disinfectant solution
Bucket for washing the cow or heifer
OB chains and two handles
OB sleeves and gloves
Calf tube
Colostrum replacer
Naval disinfectant
Syringes, needles, and medications per your protocols
Veterinarians phone number
Be sure to establish a relationship with your veterinarian including calving protocols and when they would like you to call for assistance.
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Dr. Lindsay L. Waechter-Mead
Lecturer & Clinical Practice Veterinarian
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center
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Additional Resources:
Calving Tool Box and Record Keeping - Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead
Video: www.youtube.co....
Podcast: podcasts.apple....
Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time, Nebraska Extension: extensionpubli......
Calving and Handling Calving Difficulties, Robert G. Mortimer, DVM: go.unl.edu/f2q9
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Creators: Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Educators - Jack Arterburn, Ben Beckman, and Brad Schick
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5 окт 2024
