Displaying items by tag: calving

First calvers are more prone to mastitis than older cows. According to DairyNZ, farmers must choose a strategy that best suits their herd, farm team, and budget.

Nutrition consultant to AgriVantage, Natalie Chrystal on the role of whey-based milk replacers during calving.

The calving season on the West Coast is progressing well with the help of good weather, says retired Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.

Farmers and calf rearers are being urged to make biosecurity a top priority during calving this spring.

Manawatu farm manager Paul Mercer is well into calving on the 147ha 370-cow farm he manages.

Advice for transporting bobby calves this season.

Successful calf rearing starts at the beginning and getting it right will always be important in setting them up for the future, says calf feeder maker Stallion Ltd.

The better start a calf has in life, the better animal they will be in years to come.

Every change at weaning should be carefully planned and gradually implemented.

The most common cause of scouring is nutritional scours, which happens when there is a change in diet or a diet that is inappropriate for the age group of calves.