Signs of Cows in Heat
Figuring out when your cows and heifers are in heat is a vital part of any dairy or suckler operation. Cows tend…
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Calving
Calf Scours – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The term scours is commonly used in the cattle industry to describe diarrhea in young animals. Scours lead to dehydration and various…
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Pneumonia in Cattle – Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Pneumonia is a costly disease on farms, being a killer of cattle but also leading to reduced performance of affected animals. Pneumonia…
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How to Safely Deliver a Cow Breech Birth
The ideal position for the calf to be in during calving is facing the cervix with the forelimbs out in front, under…
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Breeding
Johnes Disease – Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Johnes disease is a chronic infection, which is usually fatal. It is highly contagious in cattle, and it affects primarily the small…
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Breeding
6 Easy Farm Hacks You Can Try Today
Necessity is the mother of invention; because farming being the most necessary trade of all, there are endless solutions you can use…
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Calving
Coccidiosis in Calves
First up in our calf scour series is coccidiosis in calves. Coccidiosis in calves is usually seen from three weeks to about…
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Breeding
Milk Fever in Cows – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Milk fever in cows is one of the most common conditions in the dairy industry. Indeed, it is a significant macro mineral…
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Calving
Schmallenberg Virus – Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Schmallenberg Virus is a disease that affects cattle and sheep, which causes the birth of malformed calves and lambs. This disease was…
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Breeding
Downer Cow Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Managing disease and health problems in cows can prove very difficult, especially if you have a large herd. One of the most…
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