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Cow Life Cycle. Amin Ahmadzadeh AVS Department Univ. of Idaho. Time (month). 2. 1. 8-10. 13-14. 22-24. 1 st Calving Age considerations Maternity pen Calving assist. Fresh pen mgt. Dystocia Retained placenta. Puberty Estrous Cyclicity Body weight and size Ration considerations.
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Cow Life Cycle Amin Ahmadzadeh AVS Department Univ. of Idaho
Time (month) 2 1 8-10 13-14 22-24 • 1st Calving • Age considerations • Maternity pen • Calving assist. • Fresh pen mgt. • Dystocia • Retained placenta • Puberty • Estrous Cyclicity • Body weight and size • Ration considerations • De-horning • Vaccination • Calf Starter Calf born = = = • Mortality • 1st day calf care • Colostrum Mgt. • Vaccination • Calf Hutch/housing • Feeding Calving • Weaning Age • Change of housing • Change of ration • Breeding age • Estrous Synchronization • AI and breeding pen Mgt.
Time Post Calving (month) 2-3 4 13 11 0 Pregnancy check • 1st Calving • Age considerations • Maternity pen • Calving assist. • Fresh pen mgt. • Dystocia • Retained placenta • Estrous synchronization • Breeding • Body Cond. Score = = = Calving Drying off Far off Close up Body Cond. Score Calving • Negative energy balance • Dry matter intake • Metabolic disorders • Mstitis