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