Supplies for the Cow Delivering the calf
- Bucket for warm water and disinfectant: BUY NOW
- Disinfectant, cow friendly to put in warm water bucket (ask vet for suggestions): BUY NOW
- Surgical Scrub to use for disinfectant (cow friendly like Nolvasan or Betadine. Ask vet for help): BUY NOW
- OB Sleeves: BUY NOW
- OB Chains (quantity 2): BUY NOW
- OB Handles (quantity 2): BUY NOW
- Lubricant: BUY NOW
- Calf Puller (if necessary): BUY NOW
- Calf Puller Bag (for storage and to keep sanitary): BUY NOW
- Have a warm water source to fill bucket where disinfectants and surgical soap will be mixed to clean pulling equipment
- Have a plastic cup to get water and disinfectant from the bucket to clean the cow before pulling
Supplies for the Calf After birth
- Iodine for the navel: BUY NOW
- Syringes for vaccination/medication: BUY NOW
- Needles for vaccination/medication: BUY NOW
- Vaccinations/medications that fit into vaccination protocol suggested by vet: BUY NOW
- Portable de-horning paste (if applicable): BUY NOW
- Ear Tag Applicator: BUY NOW
- Ear Tags: BUY NOW
- Ear Tag Marking Pen: BUY NOW
- Have some old towels around to help get the calf cleaned up and warm if necessary
Supplies for the Calf who won’t nurse
- Stainless Steel Bucket to collect cow colostrum or mix colostrum replacer: BUY NOW
- Colostrum replacer: BUY NOW
- Milk replacer: BUY NOW
- Electrolyte powder: BUY NOW
- Esophageal feeding tube with tubing bag: BUY NOW
- Calf bottle with screw on nipple: BUY NOW
Supplies for Clean Up
Additional Helpful Items
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