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- Separate the cow from the herd a week before parturition and put it in a clean paddock
- Keep close watch on a cow for signs of parturition without disturbing it.
- Assist the calf during parturition in case of breech presentation if it takes more than 5 hours after showing the parturition signs.
- Allow cow to lick dry or wipe the calf to remove mucus in the mouth and nostrils.
- If the calf does not breath perform artificial respiration or put salt on the tongue
- Cut and disinfect the navel cord
- Weigh calf and record the weight
- Ensure calf sucks colostrums within 8hrs
- Separate calf from mother and take it to a clean warm pen
- Ensure afterbirth is expelled within 12hours or call veterinary for help
-Give cow a lot of water after calving
- Provide high quality feeds in plenty.
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