Bleeding Calf Syndrome – What is It & What Can You Do About It?
Bovine Neonatal Pancytopenia (BNP), or Bleeding Calf Syndrome, is a highly fatal condition that can affect newborn calves.As the name suggests, the…
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How to Manage Thin Cows Before Calving
A thin cow or heifer can be a big problem if they’re due to calf soon.It can lead to weak cows at…
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How to Manage Fat Cows Before Calving
For many beef farmers, keeping cows and heifers fit and not fat is essential to have a smooth run at calving time.While…
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How to Revive a Newborn Calf
Calves are at a relatively high risk of mortality as soon as they are born. When they hit the ground, and their…
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Preparing Your Shed Before Calving Starts
Calving comes with risks at the best of times, but creating the best possible calving environment is a great way of cutting…
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How to Avoid a Cow Attack at Calving Time
It is good practice to be cautious around a cow directly after she has given birth. It is in these moments that…
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Cutting the Cost of BRD & Calf Pneumonia
Bovine Respiratory Disease, or BRD, is a headache for cattle farmers around the world, especially those operating on slim margins.According to shock…
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Colostrum
Calves getting good quality colostrum in their first 2 hours is crucial and stands to them long afterwards. They are born with…
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Common Calving Mistakes
Spring calving season is nearly upon us again, and along with it all the dangers that accompany it. There is a risk…
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Top Tips for Autumn & Winter Calving
Autumn and winter calving can come with some stark challenges like snow, hail and other wintry weather. But you can reap benefits…
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