How to (and not to) resuscitate newborn calves

Calving is a natural process, and most cows will give birth to a healthy calf without issues. However, there are times when things go wrong and you need to know how to save a baby calf. If a newborn calf requires resuscitation, it is recommended to put them in the calf recovery position, poke a clean straw in their nose, dribble a few drops of water in their ear, or rub them vigorously. Do not hang the calf upside down.

🎬 VIDEO GUIDE:
0:00 Dr. Claire Windeyer, DVSc: how to resuscitate a calf
0:10 How to place a calf in recovery position
0:45 How to resuscitate a non-responsive calf
1:35 What NOT to do when resuscitating a calf

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