CALVING

Calving, or parturition, is defined as the birth of a calf followed by the expulsion of the afterbirth (placenta). In the normal birth position, the fetus rests on its abdomen with its forefeet directed toward the uterine opening (the cervix) and its head resting between the forefeet (Figure 2). Abnormal presentation of the . . . → Read More: Dairy Cow Calving