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Herd Health - Calving: Featured article
There are various ways to achieve those objectives. Access to clean, dry pasture is the oldest option that farmers have used and is still ideal during times of the year when weather is favorable. But as we’ve moved cows inside on many dairy operations we’ve tried to keep the best features of pasture and add convenience to monitor calving and the ability to feed and water them. Traditionally, we have recommended individual calving pens as the preferred maternity facili...
The calving pen is one of the most strategic locations on the farm. The four objectives of good calving pen management include: comfort and low stress for the dam, low health risk to dam and calf, opportunity for seclusion by dam, and, convenience for people working with the cow and calf.
There are various ways to achieve those objectives. Access to clean, dry pasture is the oldest option that farmers have used and is still ideal during times of the year when weather is favorable. But as we’ve moved cows inside on many dairy operations we’ve tried to keep the best features of pasture and add convenience to monitor calving and the ability to feed and water them. Traditionally, we have recommended individual calving pens as the preferred maternity facili...
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