Dairy
Metabolic issues arise again as the autumn calving season kick off with many calves already on the ground across the country...
As we are in the thick of calving season, cows are hopefully calving without problems, but late-calving cows are at risk of over-conditioning.
The few weeks after calving is crucial for the freshly calved cow, and managing her negative energy balance needs to a priority in...
Dairy Technical
A retained placenta is not uncommon occurrence during the calving season, but cows that it occurs to need to be checked prior to breeding.
As we progress further into March, the calving season continues, with the risk of milk fever within...
Fat cows are something that need to be closely monitored, with these cows being 'high risk' for issues around calving.
With calving due to begin on farms, it is a good idea to once again check the body condition score (BCS) of your cows.
Cows are moving closer to calving and for the most part are entering into the time frame known as the transition period.
Milk fever is unfortunately an issue that will likely have to be dealt with on farms calving cows this autumn.
Beef
Grass tetany is caused by a Magnesium deficiency which can occur in rapidly growing, lush, low-fibre pasture, especially where heavy nitrogen has been applied.
