A Guide to Liver Fluke
A liver fluke is a parasitic worm that commonly lives off cattle, sheep and other livestock. Cattle can pick them up while…
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4 Ways to Improve Time Management at Calving Season
Calving time can be the most intense period of a farmer’s year. Keeping a close eye on first calvers, getting calves their…
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5 Ways Good Calf Management Helps Maximise Your Margins
As the beef and dairy industries get more competitive, farmers are finding it harder to maintain existing margins, let alone improving on…
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Preventing Calf Scours from Calving Time
Scours are the greatest cause of of poor growth and calf mortality in dairy and suckler herds, and for this reason farmers…
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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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