DocTalk Ep 664 Basics of Calving with Dr. A.J. Tarpoff

In this episode of DocTalk, Dr. Dan Thomson is joined by Dr. AJ Tarpoff at Kansas State University to discuss the basics of calving.
Dr. Tarpoff will discuss what is happening inside of a bred cow towards the end of pregnancy and beginning of calving. He will also break down the three steps of parturition to help you understand what is actively happening in the cow. Creating a calving kit can be a game changer, as long as it is packed with the proper equipment. Dr. Tarpoff covers what he likes to keep in his calving kit and the importance of keeping your kit clean and sanitized.