Calving simulator offers training opportunity for cattlemen.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine are offering a unique training opportunity for cattlemen who want more information on how to assist cows and heifers having difficulty calving.

“The simulator is the best tool I have seen for simulating real-life scenarios. It wouldn’t be feasible to demonstrate every situation with live cattle, so this is certainly more convenient and useful,” said Lee Jones, associate professor in the Food Animal Health and Management Program of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine at the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Tifton, Georgia.

“The nice thing about the simulator is that the cattlemen have had their hands in there and know what it feels like. If it’s not all brand new to you the first time, you tend to keep a cooler head and work a little more efficiently if an emergency situation arises. We feel like these folks come away with a better understanding of when to help, how to help and when it’s time to call a vet,” Segers said.

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