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Downer cow syndrome – what should you do?

If a cow is diagnosed with downer cow syndrome, it’s an emergency! In an interview, Dr Theresa Scheu from the Teaching and Research Centre for Livestock Farming at Hofgut Neumühle explains how farmers should respond correctly in such an emergency and what is important during rescue and care to free the animal from its predicament as gently as possible. 

Please note: Video in german language only!

The materials shown in the video can be downloaded directly below:

6-point plan

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Care Plan

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Decision-making guide

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List of materials

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5 Min-Check

Inspection round