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Where is the calf typically born?
Where is the calf typically born?
- Group yard
- In the field
- In the barn
- Individual calving pen (correct)
How long does a healthy calf take to attempt to stand after birth?
How long does a healthy calf take to attempt to stand after birth?
- Within 10 minutes
- Within 20 minutes (correct)
- Within 1 hour
- Within 30 minutes
What is a major sign of a problem in a calf after birth?
What is a major sign of a problem in a calf after birth?
- Swollen tongue (correct)
- Increased suckling reflex
- Meconium staining
- Increased response to external stimuli
What does meconium staining indicate in a calf?
What does meconium staining indicate in a calf?
What should a healthy calf do immediately after birth?
What should a healthy calf do immediately after birth?
How long should a healthy calf take to be in sternal recumbency after birth?
How long should a healthy calf take to be in sternal recumbency after birth?
What is the purpose of observing calf calvings via a setup on video?
What is the purpose of observing calf calvings via a setup on video?
What should a healthy-sized tongue do in a calf's mouth?
What should a healthy-sized tongue do in a calf's mouth?
What is the purpose of meconium staining in a calf?
What is the purpose of meconium staining in a calf?
What is the recommended timeframe for a calf to have a suckling reflex after birth?
What is the recommended timeframe for a calf to have a suckling reflex after birth?
Which of the following is NOT a potential method for assisting with neonate respiration?
Which of the following is NOT a potential method for assisting with neonate respiration?
What is the recommended time for removing a newborn calf from the dam according to AHDB?
What is the recommended time for removing a newborn calf from the dam according to AHDB?
What is the purpose of navel management in newborn calf management?
What is the purpose of navel management in newborn calf management?
What is the ideal concentration of iodine for navel dipping in newborn calves?
What is the ideal concentration of iodine for navel dipping in newborn calves?
What can be inferred if a calf is still in lateral recumbency after 10 minutes of birth?
What can be inferred if a calf is still in lateral recumbency after 10 minutes of birth?
What is the main factor responsible for increasing blood volume in newborn calves?
What is the main factor responsible for increasing blood volume in newborn calves?
What is the recommended method for stimulating respiration in a non-breathing calf?
What is the recommended method for stimulating respiration in a non-breathing calf?
What is the significance of scoring a calf with a score of 2 in calving ease?
What is the significance of scoring a calf with a score of 2 in calving ease?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What is the main purpose of neonate assistance in calf management?
What is the main purpose of neonate assistance in calf management?
What are some factors to consider when deciding between an individual calving pen and a group yard for calf birth?
What are some factors to consider when deciding between an individual calving pen and a group yard for calf birth?
How long should a healthy calf spend in the individual calving pen or group yard after calving?
How long should a healthy calf spend in the individual calving pen or group yard after calving?
How often should the individual calving pen or group yard be cleaned out?
How often should the individual calving pen or group yard be cleaned out?
What are some possible disinfectants used for cleaning the individual calving pen or group yard?
What are some possible disinfectants used for cleaning the individual calving pen or group yard?
Are all calvings directly observed, and what is the process for intervention if needed?
Are all calvings directly observed, and what is the process for intervention if needed?
What are some challenges in disinfecting the individual calving pen or group yard?
What are some challenges in disinfecting the individual calving pen or group yard?
What is the farm protocol for intervention during calving if required?
What is the farm protocol for intervention during calving if required?
What are the two main aspects of neonate assistance in calf management?
What are the two main aspects of neonate assistance in calf management?
What is the recommended method for stimulating respiration in a non-breathing calf?
What is the recommended method for stimulating respiration in a non-breathing calf?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What are some factors to consider when deciding the optimum time for removing a calf from the dam?
What are some factors to consider when deciding the optimum time for removing a calf from the dam?
What is the recommended concentration of iodine for navel dipping in newborn calves?
What is the recommended concentration of iodine for navel dipping in newborn calves?
What is the purpose of record keeping in calf management?
What is the purpose of record keeping in calf management?
What is the controversial management practice regarding dairy calves?
What is the controversial management practice regarding dairy calves?
What is the main factor responsible for increasing blood volume in newborn calves?
What is the main factor responsible for increasing blood volume in newborn calves?
What are some potential indicators that assistance might have been provided too soon during calving?
What are some potential indicators that assistance might have been provided too soon during calving?
What are some methods for assisting with neonate respiration in calves?
What are some methods for assisting with neonate respiration in calves?
What are some methods for assisting with neonate thermoregulation in calves?
What are some methods for assisting with neonate thermoregulation in calves?
How can blood volume be increased in newborn calves?
How can blood volume be increased in newborn calves?
What are some potential signs of acidosis in newborn calves?
What are some potential signs of acidosis in newborn calves?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What should be done if a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate?
What are some factors indicating the importance of colostrum in calf management?
What are some factors indicating the importance of colostrum in calf management?
What are some recommended practices for newborn calf management?
What are some recommended practices for newborn calf management?
