Calving & Calf Care Collection
These standard operating procedures are written for any operation that manages one or more bovine breeding or calving groups. Written with both normal & abnormal calvings (dystocias) in mind, this collection includes recommendations on how to prepare for calving, how to collect & manage calf information, & step-by-step instructions for common calf processing procedures, including instructions for special needs calves. Relevant high quality pictures & diagrams are included. This collection is written to be used in conjunction with the General Livestock Husbandry & Cattle Husbandry SOP Collections.
What's Included?
How to use SOP Collections
Calving Checklist
Calving Record
Calf Processing Instructions
Newborn Processing – Birthweights SOP
Newborn Processing – Navel Dip SOP
Tagging Calves SOP
Tattooing Ears SOP
Band Castration SOP
Hot Iron Branding SOP
Calf Bottlefeeding SOP
Esophageal Tubing for Calves SOP