This episode of Cattle HQ focuses setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.

Listen to this episode to learn more from Taylor Grussing about:

• Colostrum development and why calves need to consume colostrum soon after birth.
• Colostrum sources, if the dam’s colostrum is not enough.
• The 3 stages of calving and when to intervene to minimize stress on the calf and cow.
• Proper handling and positioning of a calf after an assisted birth.
• Myth buster on nutrition and large birthweight calves.

Taylor Grussing is a Cow Calf Field Specialist with SDSU Extension.

Visit the SDSU Extension website to learn more.