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Ideally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving. This episode will review how to access calf VIGOR, how it is scored and when to intervene.
Relevant Links:
How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf Vigor Scoring System (article)
Calving and Calf Management (webpage)
Calf 911 Resources (resources)
How to Spot Dehydration in Young or Scouring Calves (article and video)
Water Systems Calculator (interactive tool)
By Beef Cattle Research CouncilIdeally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving. This episode will review how to access calf VIGOR, how it is scored and when to intervene.
Relevant Links:
How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf Vigor Scoring System (article)
Calving and Calf Management (webpage)
Calf 911 Resources (resources)
How to Spot Dehydration in Young or Scouring Calves (article and video)
Water Systems Calculator (interactive tool)

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