Neonatal Care in Ruminant

Question 1

You just pulled a large (100 lb) bull calf from a 2-year-old heifer that was in dystocia. How much colostrum should this calf receive?

Answer 1

Approximately 10 lbs (10 pints) of colostrum within the first 12hrs

Question 2

You just pulled a large (100lb) bull calf from a 2-year-old heifer that was in dystocia. What is the first thing that you want to check?

Answer 2

The calf is alive (heart beating and its breathing without obstruction)

Question 3

What is a routine neonatal management procedure?

Answer 3

Dipping the umbilicus