Down cow care is frequently scrutinized by various media sources. A down cow is a signal for producers to act immediately and summon help from a trained rescue team. Shaw Perrin, DVM, shared dos and don’ts in a webinar. Key points of down cow care are summarized in the article below, including guidance on euthanasia.
Source: Dairy Herd Management, April 5, 2021. Link.
Approved euthanasia methods endorsed by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners are a gunshot to the head, penetrating captive bolt, or barbiturate overdose, all of which required skilled operator training to administer.”
Also see: Cow Buoy pops up anew (slideshow), AHD, November 3, 2020. Link.