Care for a pregnant cow

1. Provide clean water to the animal without any restriction
2. Carry out pregnancy diagnosis two month after service to confirm pregnancy
3. Dry off the animal at the 7^th month of pregnancy to prepare it for the next lactation
4. After drying carry out dry cow therapy to control mastitis
5. Regularly deworm the animal to control internal parasites that may affect the unborn calf
6. Provide adequate feeds throughout the period to cater for high nutrient demands
7. Steam up in the last 2 month of pregnancy to prepare the animal for lactation
8. Regularly control external parasites by spraying at least twice a week
9. Vaccinate the animal against killer diseases so as to protect the unborn calf
10. Isolate the animal in the last 2 month from the general herd in put it in a nurse paddock
11. Provide a clean dry calving pen for the cow
12. During calving, assist the animal with difficulties
13. Milk the animal a little to reduce the udder pressure
14. If the after birth is retained, call in a vet for help

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