Calving pens have gone out of fashion as building design has swung in favour of yards and block calving herds prefer paddocks. But individual pens can’t be beaten for hygiene and handling – and the ...

Use of 'just-in-time' individual calving pens are a great way to help minimise disease risks for both the cow and calf over group pens. However, they do require careful management and attention to ...

Engineering controls Calving pens should be fitted with calving gates to protect people. These should feature space for the cow’s head to fall to the floor if required, and a quick-release latch.

Preparing for calving season usually comes during an already busy time of the year. No matter if you calve in winter, spring or fall, gathering all the items needed for a successful calving season is ...

Many indoor-housed cows isolate at calving when given the opportunity, and calving behaviors vary by blind and pen design. The objectives of this study were to determine if cows preferred calving in a ...

Teagasc drystock advisor Keith Fahy talks about preparing for spring-calving, focusing on essential equipment, nutrition and safety ‘Cows would ideally be kept with calves for three to four days until ...