CalvingSmart
Animal Care
A course by
Dairy Training
A practical, hands-on workshop to build confidence and skills for the calving season, designed for the whole dairy farm team.
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
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FREE COURSE
NZ$0
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Understand pre-calving observation
Gain skills to monitor cows prior to calving to identify signs of labour and health issues.
Recognise the three stages of labour
Identify and describe the stages of labour in calving for timely and appropriate response.
About This Course
CalvingSmart is a 2.5-hour workshop that prepares dairy farm teams for the calving season. It covers essential calving procedures, animal health and welfare practices, and provides hands-on training using life-like cow and calf models. Whether you are new to calving or looking to refresh your skills, this free course will ensure you are ready for the season ahead.
Course Content
- Pre-calving observation
- Three stages of labour
- Normal and abnormal calf presentation
- Calf resuscitation
- Identification and matching of cow and calf
- Cow and calf care
- Hands-on practice with life-like model
Build towards these roles
Dairy Farm WorkerAnimal Care Assistant
Build skills in these industries
Agriculture
