Preparation is key! Ensure you have all all the things you need this spring ready in a handy place for when the calves start coming.
Cows
Disinfectant
Halter or securing ropes
Lube
Calving ropes or chains
Calving pulley or jack
Metabolic bags
Oxytocin
Anti-inflammatory - e.g. Ketomax, Metacam
Antibiotics - e.g. Intracillin
Spring mastitis treatments - e.g. Mastacillin
Red paint or leg bands
Calves
Disinfectant
Iodine navel spray
Ear taggers and tags
Calf feeding equipment
Refractometer
Thermometer
Electrolytes
Stomach tube
Whiteboard or notebook for easy reference of what's happening in the calf shed
People
Long and short disposable gloves
Headtorch
Warm and waterproof clothing layers
Charged phone or yellow book and pencil for recording details
Snacks for on the go
Thermos, or kettle and mugs, with hot drink supplies
Vets’ numbers saved in your phone – we're here if you need us!
