Kalaverkning

Kalaverkning is a term used in Swedish-language veterinary and agricultural literature to describe the process and effects surrounding calving in cattle. It refers to the event of a cow giving birth as well as the subsequent period that requires management, monitoring, and care to ensure the health of both dam and calf.

In farming and veterinary practice, kalaverkning encompasses signs of impending labor (such as changes in udder tension or behavior), the delivery itself, potential complications (such as dystocia), and immediate neonatal care (for example clearing airways, providing warmth, and ensuring the calf nurses). It also includes postnatal management, including mother–calf bonding, colostrum intake, milk production, and decisions about re-breeding and calving intervals. The concept is often used when discussing routine routines, risk factors, and outcomes related to calving in dairy and beef herds.

Etymology and usage: The term is mainly found in Swedish agricultural and veterinary sources. In international contexts, calving or parturition in cattle are more common terms. Kalaverkning is typically viewed as a composite concept that highlights both the birthing event and the associated management tasks required to support successful calving and subsequent herd productivity.

See also: calving, parturition, dairy herd management, neonatal care.