SOP - Handling Day 1 Calves

STEP

30

20

CHECK / REQUIREMENT

• Approach calf quietly. Firmly catch • One hand around bottom, one around chest (hug the calf) • Bend knees to lift; keep back straight • Keep calf between you and cow; keep an eye on cow for signs of aggression • Minimum 2 people must be present when picking up calves

Never

• Lift calf above shoulder height • Drag, hit, throw, or drop calf • Pick up calf by tail or leg

Spray navel with iodine Do not spray iodine in eyes

• Carefully load onto trailer • Maximum load per trailer of # calves (insert number to suit trailer) • Follow speed limit when towing trailer

• Exercise extreme caution when driving near calf sheds • Be aware of other people and their location. • Check surroundings before moving vehicle • Observe speed limit

Be patient and carefully unload calves into pens using correct lifting technique.

Spray navel with iodine again Do not spray iodine in eyes

Quality control: sort calves by gender and spray/mark