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Calving, Postpartum Care & Rebreeding Proper calving and postpartum management ensure cow recovery and fast return to heat. Before Calving: Move the cow to a clean, quiet calving pen. Provide soft bedding and clean water. Watch for calving signs: swollen udder, restlessness, and discharge. During Calving: Normal calving takes 2–4 hours. Avoid interference unless complications arise. If cow strains for over 6 hours, call a vet immediately. After Calving: Let the cow lick the calf for bonding. Giv

Cows killing calves. Normally caused by a rush of hormones post calving. Similar to post natal psychosis. Yip that happens allot!! Let me show you what can happen if you let nature play out, oh wait I can’t allow a cow to go around killing calves, that would be cruel, but it’s cruel to take the calves from their mothers too. If nature had its way these calves would be dead in a matter of hours. I watched this unfold whilst doing an afternoon check on our springers and I couldn’t stand back and l