Managing the cow before calving and calving the suckler cow

On this week’s Beef Edge podcast, it’s the first of a two-part episode with Teagasc Researcher and Vet, John Donlon, who gives his insights and top tips in relation to managing the cow before calving and calving the suckler cow.

 

Calving will be taking place on farms over the coming weeks and John discusses the nutrition to be aware of in the final stages with mineral and vitamins and ensuring that cows are fit and not fat.  

 
John then discusses giving assistance at calving and about the presentation of the calf and essential items to have ready.

 

Finally, he describes using the calving jack and some of the key things to be aware of.

 

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The Beef Edge is Teagasc’s podcast for all the latest news, information and advice for Irish beef farmers, presented by Catherine Egan.

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