In 10: The simple check that can sharpen your down cow plan

When a cow goes down, a clear plan helps you act early, support her recovery and keep your team moving during one of the busiest times of the season.

In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Mitch Cooper shares what to do when a cow goes down, how to spot when things are changing, and why clear communication can make a real difference at calving.

You’ll also learn about the “pattern of two” — a simple way to know when to reassess, ask for help, or take a closer look at your transition cow care.

It’s a useful listen if you want to support better cow recovery, reduce pressure on your team and make clear decisions during calving.

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Like this episode? You might also like these:

• Down cow care: Thriving after calving: Key cow care and recovery tips | Ep. 82 | DairyNZ
• New transition cow advice: Transition cow care advice and what rumination data tells us | DairyNZ

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