Husbandry Unit 11.3: 

Technical Notes 

Note: Numbers in brackets refer to illustrations in the Extension Materials.

Some conditions require prompt action by the owner or stockman before further assistance/advice can be obtained.  Action in such situations is aimed at one or more of the following.

- Prevent imminent death.

- Prevent aggravation of the condition and or further injury.

- Provide comfort, and relief from pain and suffering.

The first aid measures to be adopted will depend on the disease and the condition of the animal at the time it is observed.  Some of the measures that can be adopted are discussed under relevant sections.

 Assistance at calving  Unit  8 
 Bloat   Unit 10.1
 "Downer" Cow  Unit 10.1
 Mastitis   Unit 10.5
 Poisoning   Unit 10.2
 Prolapse of the Vagina  Unit 10.1
 Prolapse of the Uterus  Unit 10.1
 Retained Placenta (afterbirth)  Unit 10.1
 Wounds   Unit 10.1