MSU Extension MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Healthy Births, Healthy Calves: Managing Parturition, Dystocia, and Newborn Calf Care

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March 3, 2025

• Cora Okkema

This presentation explores effective strategies for managing the calving process, addressing dystocia, and ensuring optimal care for newborn calves. Learn how to recognize and intervene during difficult births, provide essential post-birth care, and implement best practices for colostrum management and long-term calf health. Gain practical tools to support healthy outcomes for both cows and calves.

The 2025 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference was held virtually, February 24 - March 7, 2024. This two-week program encompassed many aspects of the agricultural industry and offered a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. More information can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/.