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Pre Calving Management
Management pre calving has a big impact not only on the cows future production but also on the health and wellbeing of the calf. Healthy calves grow into good heifers that become productive cows.
Management pre calving has a big impact not only on the cows future production but also on the health and wellbeing of the calf. Healthy calves grow into good heifers that become productive cows.
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<p>Good feeding management in the dry period leads to better milk production and reduces post partum complications.</p>

Good feeding management in the dry period leads to better milk production and reduces post partum complications.

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Body condition should be maintained at 3 - 3.5 without gaining excessive weight during the dry period.

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<p>If good quality forage is available you can reduce the use of grain feeding. Although in the two weeks pre calving grain may be needed to maintain adiquate energy intake due to the reduced amount of total feed the cow can eat. It is important energy levels are maintained.&nbsp;</p>

If good quality forage is available you can reduce the use of grain feeding. Although in the two weeks pre calving grain may be needed to maintain adiquate energy intake due to the reduced amount of total feed the cow can eat. It is important energy levels are maintained. 

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<p>Four days before calving isolate the cow in a clean environment with adequate bedding.</p>

Four days before calving isolate the cow in a clean environment with adequate bedding.

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<p>Calving monitoring / assistance is important to avoid fatalities.</p>

Calving monitoring / assistance is important to avoid fatalities.