Disbudding and dehorning calves is a necessity for both the safety of cattle and their human ... A sedative, such as zylazine, can also be used to pacify calf behavior and protect the animal and the ...

This took time, expense, and many owners said it seemed like it bothered the calf as much as the dehorning itself. When I dehorned dairy animals in practice, including as an Ambulatory Resident at ...

Apply terramycin spray or aluspray after removing the horn bud to help it heal. Keep an eye on calves after dehorning to make sure they suck. As the weather improves, flies can become an issue around ...

Vets recommend dehorning as early as possible, ideally a week after birth. The younger the calf, the less trauma and bleeding occur, making the process more humane and cost-effective. Disbudding ...

The largest and most visible part of the calf is the gastrocnemius, which starts at the femur bone and runs down to the ankle, connecting by way of the achilles tendon. Having strong gastrocnemius ...

Baby giraffes, called calves, are born after a long and arduous 15-month gestation. This video by @youronlysourceofseratonin shows a newborn calf struggling to keep its eyes open and it’s neck upright ...

The importance of colostrum in a newborn calf is no secret. However, it can be a challenge for producers to know whether a calf is getting enough colostrum to receive optimal passive immunity from its ...

Researchers discovered a North Atlantic right whale calf and its mother, Monarch, in Cape Cod Bay, an unusual location for a calf sighting. This is the eleventh right whale calf documented this ...

This video by @youronlysourceofseratonin shows a newborn calf struggling to keep its eyes open and it’s neck upright. A young giraffe’s neck often flops around as it learns to use its muscles ...

A video going viral on social media proves just that, showing how a determined buffalo mother and her herd were able to save a calf from a lioness and her cubs. In a stunning video shared by ...

This timing allows enough time for healing prior to weaning. In addition, the stress of the procedures is diminished when the calf can reunite with his mother. Castration and dehorning are less ...

The premise of a calf club involves members selling their calves at the same sale, on the same day. Feedlot operators would thus be able to source a larger number of calves with the same ...