Calving's

At Farm Vet Services we are happy to offer a 24/7 out of hour service to assist our clients with difficult calvings, as well as caesarean sections as required. Calving cows is one of the best parts of the job however we understand sometimes things go wrong and offer a wealth of experience in dealing with these cases, such as calving injuries, tears and bleeds.
In both our branches we are fully stocked selling all the equipment needed for calving season, such as gloves, lubricant, ropes and even a range of calving jacks. When expecting a calf, we recommend farmers are stocked with colostrum, iodine, vitamin E and steroid to help the calf get going in its vital first few hours. If concerned about a tight calving, particularly with maiden heifers, we recommend stocking some oxytocin (licensed to assist with post-calving bleeds) as well as some form of painkiller to keep the cow comfortable, ensuring she can focus on being a good mother.