Calving can be an exciting but challenging time. Whether in the middle of calving season or planning for the next, the Beef Cattle Research Council has several helpful calving resources to set producers up for success.
It has posted on its website, beefresearch.ca, a series of seven tips with short articles and videos on subjects such as getting calves to start breathing, ensuring adequate colostrum, tube feeding, watching for dehydration, sanitation and record-keeping.
The site also has several articles, videos and podcasts on calving and calf health.
Read Also
Solar and sheep provide valuable farm diversification
Agrivoltaics – the system of grazing sheep or conducting other agricultural activity under arrays of solar panels – can provide farmers with diversification options for their operations.
