Ready, Set, Calve: How to Prepare Yourself and Your Beef Operation for the Upcoming Calving Season

Calving season can be one of the more exciting seasons on the farm. With the chance to witness new life being brought into the world and an opportunity to see the results of decisions made in the previous year. But it can also be a busy time coupled with less sleep and more stress.   A bit of prevention and preparation can go a long way to ensuring your calving season goes smoothly and you are prepared for what may come. While we can’t control Mother Nature, doing some work ahead of time can help you be ready for many of the obstacles that come your way during a hectic season.   Whether you are in the thick of calving season, months away or somewhere in the middle, check out this list of helpful calving tips and resources that can prepare you and your farm. 1. Prevent disease before it starts by having a biosecurity plan. Think you don’t have to worry about biosecurity because you have a closed herd? Think again. Many things can introduce pathogens into your herd such as neighbours