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  1. If a cow is on her fifth calf and she has difficulty having the calf, what could be possible reasons if she has never had problems before? Updated: October 31, 2008
  2. So far this year, 15 percent to 20 percent of my calf crop have been born with abnormal presentations and backwards. Do you have any ideas as to what could cause this? Updated: October 28, 2008
  3. How much colostrum?and how soon after calving?should a calf get, especially after being part of a difficult birth? Updated: February 26, 2008
  4. I am evaluating my crossbred cow-calf herd for improvement and corrections. The past couple of years we have experienced increased calving problems and/or losses. The problems are primarily post-calving. Parturition takes place all right, but then problems arise. For example, cows with good udders and teats in past seasons have greatly enlarged teats to the point of difficulty for the calf to nurse. What can cause this, and at what point do we intervene to assist the calf? We pride ourselves on keeping our cattle in good physical shape. We vaccinate and worm each year and provide mineral and range meal free choice. We may have our cows too fat or exceed the ideal BCS for production purposes. What would be a good approach to evaluate our cattle and take steps toward correcting any of the above problems? Better vaccination, change in diet, minerals, etc.? Updated: February 18, 2008

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