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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1H

Supporting the newborn calf || S’occuper du veau nouveau-né

from The Herd Health Podcast · host Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc.

The first hours of a calf’s life are critical, especially following a difficult birth. In this episode, host Dr. Tim Nickel is joined by Dr. Claire Windeyer, consultant for Acer Consulting, to explore how dystocia affects calf health and what steps producers can take to help the calf get off to a good start. From assessing calf vitality to ensuring successful colostrum intake, this episode provides practical guidance to give every newborn calf the best possible start. || Les premières heures de la vie d’un veau sont cruciales, surtout après un vêlage difficile. Dans cet épisode, le Dr Tim Nickel reçoit la Dre Claire Windeyer, consultante chez Acer Consulting, pour discuter des effets d’une dystocie sur la santé du veau et de ce que les producteurs peuvent faire pour l’aider à démarrer sa vie du bon pied. L’épisode propose des conseils pratiques pour offrir la meilleure chance à chaque veau nouveau-né, depuis l’évaluation de sa vitalité à la naissance à la prise de colostrum.

The first hours of a calf’s life are critical, especially following a difficult birth. In this episode, host Dr. Tim Nickel is joined by Dr. Claire Windeyer, consultant for Acer Consulting, to explore how dystocia affects calf health and what steps producers can take to help the calf get off to a good start. From assessing calf vitality to ensuring successful colostrum intake, this episode provides practical guidance to give every newborn calf the best possible start. || Les premières heures de la vie d’un veau sont cruciales, surtout après un vêlage difficile. Dans cet épisode, le Dr Tim Nickel reçoit la Dre Claire Windeyer, consultante chez Acer Consulting, pour discuter des effets d’une dystocie sur la santé du veau et de ce que les producteurs peuvent faire pour l’aider à démarrer sa vie du bon pied. L’épisode propose des conseils pratiques pour offrir la meilleure chance à chaque veau nouveau-né, depuis l’évaluation de sa vitalité à la naissance à la prise de colostrum.

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