{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Beef Edge","title":"Caring for the Newborn Calf (Preparing for Calving Pt 3)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1151,"description":"For the final part of our special series in advance of spring calving on the Beef Edge Podcast, Teagasc vet, John Donlon focuses on caring for the newborn calf.\n \nJohn discusses the importance of colostrum and the 1,2,3 of colostrum in which you use the first milk (colostrum) from the cow; feed the calf colostrum within the first two hours of birth; and calves must be offered at least 3L of good quality colostrum.\n \nJohn outlines the importance of dipping or spraying the calves navel to prevent infection.\n \nObviously we expect the calf to get up and suck the cow straight away, but John describes the correct way to use a stomach tube if needed.\n \nRegardless of a suckler or dairy beef system, there are a number of ailments that can arise, in relation to calf scour and respiratory issues and John highlights the importance of administering electrolytes.\n \nCrypto and coccidiosis are unfortunately an issue on some suckler farms, with John detailing the preventative actions and best treatment measures.\n \nRespiratory infections and disease are a main cause of calf deaths and John explains the best ways to prevent and treat this.\n \nClostridial diseases can cause a number of conditions in cattle. One of the most common conditions is blackleg. Unfortunately it is often too late when detected and there was a rise in reported deaths in 2024.  John advises that it is a two shot vaccine and it’s critical the instructions are followed correctly to ensure it is effective.\n \nIf you missed either of the first two parts in the series, listen back to Teagasc Nutritionist Aisling Claffey on nutrition pre and post calving, and John Donlon on calving the cow.\n \nThe FutureBeef Webinar Series \nThe final part of the FutureBeef webinar Series is on Thursday, 23rd  January at 8pm which will focus on Calving and Post-Calving Management.\n \nClick here to register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UXK1_LHDSE-W_WDlb9HyGg#/registration\n \nThe webinar will be chaired by James Mullane,...","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}