What should I pay attention to when delivering cows?

My family used to raise cattle, and giving birth to cattle was also an indispensable job for farmers. According to my own practical experience in raising cattle, I would like to share with you some problems that should be paid attention to during calving and delivery.

Let's talk briefly about the calving process of dairy cows.

Cow calving is divided into three stages. In the first stage, the cow uterus expands and becomes restless, which lasts for about 3 ~ 4 hours. The second stage is to calve slowly. If it is a straight tire, first expose the two front legs, then expose the nose and head, and then expose the whole body. If it is a reverse tire, the opposite is true. The third stage is that the cow discharges the afterbirth. Under normal circumstances, the placenta will be discharged within 12 hours. If it takes too long, please consult a veterinarian.

Let's talk about the problems that cows should pay attention to when picking up goods.

1. Generally speaking, it is best for a cow to calve naturally without manual intervention. When the cow has the first water sac, don't break it artificially, otherwise it will prolong the calving time.

2. Don't pull out the front leg of the calf when it is just exposed. After about two hours, Niu's efforts will still be ineffective. At this time, artificial midwifery is needed, and the action should be light, not too hard.

It is best to prepare a special delivery room when the cow gives birth. Because this process will last about 8 hours, it is necessary to ensure that the delivery process is not disturbed by the outside world, and the environment of the delivery room is hygienic, comfortable and clean.

Note: If the calf in the cow's stomach is too big or the calf is turned inside out, it is likely to cause dystocia. If a cow has a difficult birth, an experienced breeder will help the calf by righting the position of the fetus with his hands.

Conclusion: Cow delivery is a very painful process, and breeders should try their best to help them alleviate the pain and ensure the safety of cows and calves. At the same time, we should do a good job in postpartum care. The most commonly used postpartum care method in my family is to give dairy cows brick tea and brown sugar water.