Mobilization in Muğla to Prevent Calf Losses: The First 24 Hours Are Critical
The Newborn Calf Care Project, which began on August 31 in Muğla, aims to reduce losses first to 5 percent and then to below 1 percent. When producers report a birth to the 0 850 308 00 48 hotline, teams are dispatched to the farm.
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A new initiative has been launched in Muğla to address one of the most vulnerable aspects of the livestock industry. The Newborn Calf Care Project, which went into effect on August 31, aims to prevent losses that occur in the first hours after birth.
Goal: Reduce losses to 1 percent
Under the project, calves will receive proper care, particularly during the first 24 hours after birth. The goal is to first reduce losses to below 5 percent and subsequently to 1 percent.
Experts emphasize that the first few hours following a calf’s birth are critical and urge producers to notify the teams immediately upon delivery. Upon receiving the notification, the teams will go to the farm to provide support for initial care.
"One phone call can save a life"
Officials from the Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry issued the following call to producers: “When your calf is born, don’t wait—report it immediately by calling 0 850 308 00 48. One phone call can save a life. Let’s report births on time for the healthy future of our calves.”
