February 22, 2021 | Vol. 14 : No. 2
Tips for convincing a cow to accept an adopted calf.
Front-loading your calving window has plenty of benefits.
An in-tune stockman will recognize the onset of labor.
The third stage of calving: shedding of fetal membranes.
Veterinarians discuss the importance of a calf’s nursing in the first 24 hours of its life.
Extreme weather affects the health of older calves, too.
Calves are especially vulnerable to recent subzero temps.
Note: The original photo used to create this month’s theme icon was an entry by Harlow Gorman in the 2020 NJAA/Angus Journal Photo Contest.