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Getting prepped for scanning

December 4th 2024With calving not long over and mating still very much in full swing, it may feel like it’s too early to start thinking about scanning. However, planning your scanning now will make it easier toRead more

All things trace elements!

December 4th 2024As calves go out to graziers, it is important to ensure that they have enough building blocks to support their growth into the 2025 season. With so many products available, it can be difficult toRead more

Teat scoring

December 4th 2024Maintaining a Bulk Milk Somatic Cell Count (BMSCC) under 150,000 cells/ml is a sign of a healthy productive herd. To keep BMSCC down, there needs to be low levels of mastitis in the herd. MastitisRead more

Calf weaning tips

November 11th 2024To meet their weaning weights, calves need the appropriate amount of feed and to be properly prepped. Weaning can be quite a challenging, transitional time for calves since their main source of foodRead more

A look at internal parasites

November 11th 2024In general, worm larvae are swallowed from contaminated pasture once calves start grazing it. The larvae have overwintered in the pasture or cowpats, from the previous cattle/calves on the pasture.Read more

Using technology to combat antibiotic resistance

October 2nd 2024Antibiotic resistance is becoming an increasing concern in both human and veterinary medicine. Since many drugs are used in both sectors, it's crucial for all of us to use antibioticsRead more

Optimising non-cycling cow programmes

October 2nd 2024Synchrony programmes play a key role in helping you improve reproductive performance and animal efficiency and reduce on-farm emissions. Treating non-cyclers is one tool in the toolbox. Over theRead more

Wishing you a successful mating

October 2nd 2024There was a significant range in our clients’ mating performance last season and, despite the reduced use of CIDR’s, the mating results actually showed a slight improvement - as they did rightRead more

September/October- the season of sick cows

September 10th 2024As calving calms down, production ramps up and cows start cycling. The lush grass and unpredictable weather breed the perfect conditions for cows to succumb to various conditions. If you have a cowRead more

Worm your way out of thin animals

September 10th 2024Parasitism is a major cause of production loss in livestock. Based on current information, many New Zealand farmers are using anthelmintics in a manner which will result in drench-resistant worms andRead more

Pre-mating prep: Get your herd service-ready!

September 10th 2024With most farms over halfway through calving, there’s more time to slow down and think about mating, which usually happens at the end of September or early October for most spring dairy herds. WeRead more

Mastatest and HiSCC in early lactation

August 5th 2024Reducing mastitis in the colostrum herd is key to preventing future mastitis cases in the milking herd. Wash teats, if they are dirty, with a low-pressure hose. Teat spray colostrum cows before andRead more

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