Be Prepared for Spring Calving
Spring calving is just around the corner, so it is [...]
How to Deal with Uterine Infections
Uterine infection is a common condition affecting both dairy and [...]
Calf Scours: Cryptosporidiosis
For the final edition of our calf scour series we [...]
Calf Scours: Rotavirus
Next up in our scour series is Rotavirus. Rotavirus is [...]
Grass Tetany Symptoms & Treatment in Cattle
Grass Tetany is caused by an acute Magnesium (Mg) deficiency which often occurs from grazing lush swards that are low in fibre. Cows are at higher risk of tetany during cold, wet weather and stress such as weaning can also increase the chances of the disease.
Block Calving – Making the Switch
In contrast to the mainly Spring Calving dairy herds in Ireland, typically dairy farmers in the United Kingdom operate an all year-round calving system (AYR), with 80% of farms falling into this category.
Body condition Scoring: Autumn Calving
Management of feeding and having cows at the correct body condition score leading up to calving is important to reduce instances of difficult calvings and give the cow the best chance of going back in-calf in a timely manner.
What Causes Lameness? How To Identify & treat
Lameness is a common issue across beef and dairy herds with up to 35% of cows affected at some point. Lameness can lead to a loss of production and can have a significant financial impact if not managed appropriately.
Calf Rearing: Developing the Rumen
When a calf is born their digestive system is not fully developed yet, during the calf rearing phase one of the primary objectives is transitioning the calf from a milk based diet to a diet based on solid feed.
Feeding Cows Or Heifers At Night To Offset To a Daytime Calving
The Moocall Calving Sensor can greatly reduce the amount of time spent watching cows in the run up to calving, meaning you only have to be present as calving is taking place. This is fantastic news for farmers, but even when using a Moocall Calving sensor, nighttime calvings do take their toll, with some broken sleep or lack of sleep inevitable.
