Advice on Teaser Bulls by Vet Conor Melvin
As breeding season closes in farmers are thinking more and more about heat detection and how they can achieve the highest possible…
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Calving season stories, herd-management notes and product updates from the Moocall team.
How to Prevent Cryptosporidiosis in Calves
One of the biggest calf killers in Ireland, north and south, is scour. It is responsible for 40% of calf deaths. The…
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New Discount Policy & Renewals Price Increases Outside Ireland
Due to increased operating costs, we are slightly raising the price of renewals for Moocall calving sensors outside of Ireland. This change…
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Calving
Wipe Out Antibiotics on Your Organic Farm with Moocall Calving Sensor
Organic farming may seem limiting, with certain medicines and fertilisers being banned, but that doesn’t mean modern technology can’t aid you in…
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How Deer Could Be a Disease Risk on Your Farm
While deer are stunning animals, cattle farmers shouldn’t get too taken with them. They could potentially carry many risks to their herd.…
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Reducing Cost & Increasing Efficiency at Breeding
When it comes to running a cattle operation, scrimping isn’t really saving because you will end up paying for it later. However, if…
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How Hen Egg Antibodies Fortify Your Calf’s Immune System
When a calf gets colostrum from their mother it kick starts their almost non-existent immune system and in the meantime it gives…
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Breeding
Preventing Bull Attacks
Bulls are among the most dangerous domesticated animals due to their size, strength and unpredictable temperament. For this reason, farmers need to…
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Breeding
Tips For Handling Your Bull
Bulls require very different care to cows, and taking them out to grazing requires some special considerations. Maintaining your bull’s body condition…
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How to Handle Pelvic Defects in Cows
When you are rearing cattle, every now and again genetic defects raise their heads. While many types of birth defects are manageable…
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