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Hygiene
It not only is important to have a clean and hygienic stable. Also the cow’s hindquarters should be cleaned up and disinfected before calving.
This will prevent infection of the calf, but also of the uterus and white vulva excretion plus retention of the placenta. For the same reasons all equipment has to be disinfected as well.
Equipment to have at hand:
- disinfected pull ropes or chains
- lukewarm water with disinfectants
- soap and towel
- lubricant, e.g. salad oil (never use soap)
- a 10% dilution of tincture of iodine to disinfect the navel
A proper hygiene at calving will limit the risk of infections for both cow and calf.
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