{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Beef Edge","title":"Calving the Cow: the key things to be aware of (Preparing for Calving Pt 2)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1276,"description":"In advance of spring calving season, Teagasc Nutritionist  Aisling Claffey, and Teagasc Researcher and Vet, John Donlon, join Catherine for a special three part series, and this week, for the second part, John Donlon focuses on calving the cow.\n \nJohn discusses the essentials that farmers can do to prepare and what items are essential to have ready and he outlines the key steps when it comes to intervening when a cow is calving as well as different presentations. \n \nHe also explains what to be aware of when using the calving jack and he discusses issues that can arise such as milk fever, retained placentas and mastitis.  \n \nIf you missed last week, listen back to Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey on nutrition pre and post calving and what you should be feeding.\n \nNext week, for part three in the series, John Donlon will discuss caring for the newborn calf.\n \nUpcoming Future Beef Webinar on Pre-Calving, Tuesday, 21st January @8pm\nThe webinar will be chaired by Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, and will feature Professor David Kenny, Head of the Animal and Bioscience Research Department, Teagasc; Emma Sargent, Ruminant Veterinary Area Manager, MSD Animal Health; and Ed Curtin, Future Beef Farmer. \nThe webinar will focus on the cow pre-calving covering topics such as body condition score (BCS), minerals, and pre-calving vaccinations. \n \nClick here to register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UXK1_LHDSE-W_WDlb9HyGg#/registration\n \nCalving and Post-Calving Management Webinar, Thursday, 23rd January @8pm\nThe webinar will be chaired by James Mullane, Future Beef Programme Advisor, and will feature Dr John Donlon, Beef Herd Health Research Officer, Teagasc; Dr Doreen Corridan, CEO of the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC); and Michael Biggins, Future Beef Farmer. \n \nThis webinar will centre on the calf, covering topics such as the first principles of calving, managing the calf’s first month, and getting the cow back in calf.\n \nClick here...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sOijP5GJfyC4Db55cdiuLC4kRsO9WtUllrT_cRU3JSQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwOTA0LzE1OTAw/NzI0MzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}