Before Fall Calving Season Starts
A successful calving season starts well before the first calf arrives. Taking time now to review your herd, records, and supplies can help you stay organized and prepared when calving gets busy.
5 Things to Do Before Fall Calving Starts
1. Review Expected Calving Dates
Check breeding dates, pregnancy results, and expected calving dates so you know which cows are likely to calve first and need closer attention.
2. Check Your Breeding & Pregnancy Records
Make sure breeding information, sires, pregnancy results, and other key records are complete and up to date.
3. Prepare Your Calving Areas
Check pastures and pens for water, shelter, visibility, and easy access for checking cows and moving new pairs.
4. Take Inventory of Your Supplies
Check tags, medications, calving equipment, and other essentials now so you’re not scrambling once calves start hitting the ground.
5. Decide What You’ll Record
Have a consistent plan for recording birth date, sex, dam, sire, birth weight, calving ease, identification, and health information.
Know When to Expect Your Calves
CattleMax Tip
Breeding records can do more than document what happened months ago. CattleMax uses recorded breeding dates to calculate estimated calving dates, helping you see which cows are due and better prepare for the season ahead.
The Calving Screen gives you a weekly look at cows expected to calve, so you can stay organized as calving season gets underway.
