Test Your Knowledge on Calving Practices

<p>Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lift its head</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To better assess calf vitality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fit in</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To indicate stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administering antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It could be experiencing respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colostrum intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Straw in the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates that assistance might be provided too soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop resuscitation efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To stimulate respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors to consider include the level of observation needed, the potential for bacterial contamination, and the ability to intervene if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no specified duration, but the calf should attempt to stand within 20 minutes of birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The frequency of cleaning depends on the specific farm protocol, but regular cleaning is important to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for the calf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific disinfectants used may vary, but common options include bleach, iodine-based solutions, and other farm-approved disinfectants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is ideal to directly observe all calvings. If intervention is needed, there should be a farm protocol in place to ensure timely and appropriate intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not all conditions are sensitive to all disinfectants, and the presence of straw on top can lead to increased bacterial challenge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The farm should have a clear protocol in place for intervention during calving, which may involve the use of video monitoring and minimizing interference from humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulating respiration and assisting thermoregulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Straw in the nose or cold water in the ear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No further intervention is performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maternal bonding time and potential effects on the calf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.5%, not exceeding 10%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To track dam, sire, calf identification, birth details, calving score, and colostrum management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removal from dam within the first 24 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colostrum intake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential indicators that assistance might have been provided too soon during calving include having a lot of score 2's and experiencing problems with multiple calves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Methods for assisting with neonate respiration in calves include stimulating respiration through sternal recumbency, stimulating the nostrils with a straw, and using Doxopram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Methods for assisting with neonate thermoregulation in calves include drying the calf, providing plenty of clean bedding, and using a safe source of heat, such as a heat lamp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood volume can be increased in newborn calves through colostrum intake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential signs of acidosis in newborn calves include a combination of metabolic and respiratory acidosis, with respiratory acidosis being predominant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If a calf is not breathing and has no heart rate, resuscitation efforts should not be continued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors indicating the importance of colostrum in calf management include its role in increasing blood volume and preventing hypoglycemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recommended practices for newborn calf management include removing the calf from the dam within the first 24 hours, managing the navel by dipping it in iodine, and maintaining proper record keeping.</p> Signup and view all the answers