30 Jul Care and Management of Newborn Calf
नवजात बछड़े की देखभाल और प्रबंधन The first hour after calving is the most critical period in the entire life of a new born calf. Timely care of new-born calf will ensure its survival Immediately after the birth, any membranes or mucus adhering to the mouth, nostrils, eyes, and ears of the newborn calf should be carefully removed to facilitate normal breathing. Usually, a cow will lick her calf dry. However, under certain situations, if a cow doesn’t do this or is not allowed to do so, make the calf dry by rubbing with clean, dry towels or bedding over the head and ribs, this will not only dry off the calf but also enhances thermoregulation. Make sure that calves begin active breathing or respiration within 30 seconds, especially after a difficult birth. This can be done by tickling the inside of the nose with a straw, finger, or other instrument pinching the nasal septum, or using a 20 gauge 1.5” needle and place in the acupuncture site in the center of the nose or by pouring cold water on the calf’s head, which causes the grasping reflex in the calf or artificial respiration should be introduced by pressing and reflexing alternatively the chest wall or if the young one is smaller in size...