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Calving in autumn

February 27th 2025As we come to the end of what has turned into a particularly dry summer, it is time to turn our attention to the rapidly approaching autumn calving season – but what does calving in autumnRead more

Tips for reducing heat stress in cows

February 27th 2025Water Cows require 100L of water each per day in summer and can drink at a rate of 20L per minute! Make sure your water troughs can keep up with demand – both the flow rate to refill troughs andRead more

Feeding out in dry weather

February 27th 2025Rain is in short supply at the moment, and grass even shorter. Most farmers have been feeding out for a while, so here are a few things to consider as this dry period stretches. Read more

Getting up to calving weight

January 31st 2025It is more efficient to put weight on cows when they are milking than when they are dry, and it’s easier to put it on with higher quality feed. So now is a great time to set them up to be in goodRead more

Managing a late season increase in your BMSCC

January 31st 2025Here are some tips when dealing with a late season increase in your bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC): Strip the herd (manually milking the teats) to check for clinical cases of mastitis. RegRead more

Tackling facial eczema

January 31st 2025You’ve probably all seen cows with facial eczema (FE) damage; poor animals with peeling skin desperately seeking shade. The fungal spore that causes facial eczema requires dead vegetable matter,Read more

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 2024Weaning your calves based on weight and meal intake ensures their successful transition towards becoming healthy heifers. To meet their weaning weights, calves need the appropriate amount of feedRead more

A look at internal parasites

November 11th 2024Internal parasites take up some time and energy to manage in calves and cattle, so here is a little bit of information to help you understand what you are treating. In general, worm larvae areRead 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

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