Critical Things You Need To Do In The first 24Hours After A Calf 🐄 Is Born. A calf which is not provided adequate care in the first 24 hours may succumb to diseases or will always remain weak and an under-performer, even though it has good genetic potential and is provided a good environment. 1. Clean nostrils and mouth which helps the calf breathe better and help prevent future breathing problems. 2. Allow the mother to lick the calf clean which promotes circulation within the calf’s body and

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