Knowing when to assist with calving can be a very tricky matter. It requires a delicate balance between not acting too quickly and not reacting too late. Finding this balance requires a lot of experience and a little bit of luck.
If you help too early, there is a chance that you will not need to help at all. Also, you run the risk of injuring the cow as well as the calf. Not to mention, it can impair the bonding process between mom and baby.
Waiting too long can have dire results as well. There is a particular possibility that you will lose both the calf and its momma at the same time, not to mention the expensive veterinary bill if it gets to the point of needing surgery to get the calf out.
So, to help you find the right balance between when to take action or not, I have provided some information to get you on the path to success.
Knowing when to assist with calving can be a very tricky matter. It requires a delicate balance between not acting too quickly and not reacting too late. Finding this balance can require a lot of experience and maybe a little bit of luck.
