• Dystocia
  • Anatomy of the Cow
  • What is Dystocia?
    
  • Causes of Dystocia
    
  • Preventative Measures to Decrease the Incidence of Dystocia
    
  • Dystocia in Heifers vs Cows
    
  • Effects of Dystocia
    
  • Interesting Facts about Dystocia
    
  • Dystocia Scoring System
    
    
• Calf delivery
  • Normal calving
    
  • Determining if the cow/heifer needs your help
  • Facilities needed
  • Supplies needed
  • Types of Disinfectant
  • Examination of the dam and calf
  • Abnormal calving - Pulling the calf
  • Common Abnormal Calf Positions
    
    
• Post-calving care of the calf
  • Adaptation to life outside the uterus
    
  • Signs of a compromised newborn calf
    
  • What should be done with all calves after calving
    
  • Frequent problems associated with poor adaptation to life outside the uterus
    
  • Specific Monitoring Points
    
  • Calf Resuscitation
    
  • Colostral Management
    
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Guidelines for Colostral Management
    
    
• Post-calving care of the dam

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