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Body condition: Calving changes and mating impact

August 6th 2025A lot of cows were in great condition pre-calving this year, what we'd consider body condition score (BCS) 5. A loss of one BCS – down to BSC 4 – is expected in the first 7-8 weeks after calving,Read more

Metrichecking is an investment worth making

August 6th 2025Cows with even mild infections in their uterus at mating cost you money (and time), with more non-cyclers, poorer conception rates, higher empty rates, and fewer days in milk overall. These 'dirty'Read more

Disbudding with a dose of compassion 

August 6th 2025Disbudding involves carefully and safely burning out the horn buds of calves. Removing the buds means they won’t grow sharp horns as an adult, helping prevent nasty injuries to herdmates andRead more

The big deal with pet obesity

July 14th 2025One of the most common issues associated with obesity in pets is joint problems. The extra weight puts unnecessary stress on their joints. This can lead to the progression of joint degeneration andRead more

Spring survival kit

July 14th 2025Preparation is key! Ensure you have all all the things you need this spring ready in a handy place for when the calves start coming. Read more

Reducing calf scours

July 14th 2025Every year, outbreaks of scours occur in calf pens – sometimes on farms with a history of issues, and other times on farms that have never experienced problems before. Fortunately, there are a fewRead more

Calf shed prep

July 13th 2025With spring calving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess the quality and readiness of your calf sheds. A well-designed shed not only promotes healthy growth, but also reduces theRead more

Abortions: How many is too many?

June 4th 2025It can be disheartening when you see your cows slipping, especially after all the effort you put in over mating. The reality is, a certain number of slips are inevitable. But it’s stillRead more

Acorn poisoning

June 4th 2025This poisoning is caused from a substance called ‘tannins’ contained within acorns themselves, but also found in oak tree leaves, young shoots, and even the bark. Stock usually get ill from eatRead more

Salmonella cases locally

June 4th 2025We currently have a few herds with confirmed cases of Salmonellosis. The Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain of this disease causes severe diarrhoea and has been linked to abortions. Other clinicalRead more

A look at Leptospirosis

May 5th 2025Lepto can cause sickness and abortions in some dairy cows, and in others it may cause no symptoms and they simply carry the bacteria and pass it to others. Lepto is likely to be contracted byRead more

Nitrate poisoning in cattle

May 5th 2025In the coming months, as plants grow rapidly after a hot, dry summer - while mornings remain chilly and overcast - conditions are ideal for nitrate toxicity. Young, fast-growing grass and recentRead more

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