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THE ESSENTIALS The Midwest Cattleman · February 23, 2023 · P13
Spring 2023
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tag numbers, who their dam in combination with a good your herd health and nutri-
is and if anything was ab- scale is critical to cutting tion plans are on track and
a chronic illness that should normal about their birth. If down on input costs. These find a record-keeping system
be treated in a different way. you are a seedstock produc- tools allow you to treat an that is efficient and effective
Calving Supplies to Have er, you are likely going to be animal with the exact dos- for everyone on your opera-
on Hand recording birth weights and age required and make all- tion. Happy calving!
The calving supplies you udder scores as well. After around more informed man-
have on hand will depend you record these initial data agement decisions.
on the size of your herd. points, be sure to record any Overall, ensuring you have
For larger cattle producers, treatment records and key a successful calving season
Woodcock recommends hav- dates like bull turnout as is a year-long process. Work
ing OB sleeves, lube, chains, well. Wes Chism notes that with your veterinarian and
handles and a calf jack for keeping accurate records a nutritionist to make sure
any hard pulls. Keeping
towels around to dry off and
warm up calves and iodine
to dry up umbilical cords is Are You Tired...
also encouraged. However,
the most important supply
to have on hand is colos-
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What Data to Record
During Calving
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th
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