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Weaning calves early

In addition to grazing hay fields, another option to consider when dealing with feed shortages, is early weaning. Andrea Hanson, livestock extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, has more details.

Interview with Andrea Hanson (2:16 minutes) (1.03 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Episode 108: How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf VIGOR Scoring System

Video: Episode 108: How to Evaluate Newborn Calves Using the Calf VIGOR Scoring System

Ideally, after a calf is born, things go well, and the cow and newborn calf thrive. However, it is important for producers to know how to assess calves for subtle signs of distress or trauma that can occur due to a difficult calving. This episode will review how to access calf VIGOR, how it is scored and when to intervene.