Calving

CONTENTS 1:INTRODUCTION 2:HEALTH AND HEAT DETECTION 3:CALVING AND MATING FACILITIES 4:EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AT BIRTH 5:SIGNS OF IMPENDING BIRTH 6:SUPERVISION INTRODUCTION Infertility is one of the most important reasons for culling in Irish dairy and suckler herds. In some herds infertility can represent half of all culls. This can cause a lot of bother and economic loss i.e. higher AI costs, increased cow maintenance costs, increased replacement costs, reduced milk due to shorter lactations and …

…the raised rubbing areas of the tail head. Apply the painton a dry day firstly against the lie of the hair and then with it to get a smooth finish. The finished strip should be about 300mm (12") long and 75mm (3") wide. Use non-drip emulsion as this is easily removed when the cow is mounted. A touch up is recommended every seven days. Use bright colours and change the colour when the animal is served successfully.