Calving Season Update

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visits with Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist about focusing on setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.    

Listen to this episode to learn more from Taylor Grussing about:  

  • Colostrum development and why calves need to consume colostrum soon after birth.    
  • Colostrum sources, if the dam’s colostrum is not enough.
  • The 3 stages of calving and when to intervene to minimize stress on the calf and cow.
  • Proper handling and positioning of a calf after an assisted birth.
  • Myth buster on nutrition and large birthweight calves.  

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