Displaying items by tag: calving
Aim for a good calving pattern
Heat detection made simpler with paint
Tail painting remains the most widely used form of heat detection in New Zealand, according to GEA FIL, the makers of Tell Tail heat detection paint.
Calving raises risk of farm injuries
Dairy farm injuries rise during calving and WorkSafe is reminding farmers of the risks posed by livestock and vehicles.
Calving – prime time for mastitis
For cows, the calving period (2 weeks before calving until 2 weeks after) is the highest risk period for new mastitis infections, and wet conditions significantly increase that risk.
Beef could be the new cash cow
Dairy farmers are being urged to look at breeding the balance of dairy herds (after replacements) to proven beef genetics.
Good feeding is top priority for Oz calf breeders
Australian farmers Trevor and Anthea Saunders are dedicated Jersey breeders. Anthea controls the calf rearing on their farm in Warragul, Victoria, determined to give them the best possible start.
Vets offer free service to cows, farmers
Intervene promptly when calves are scouring
Nutritional scours is one of the two forms of scours in unweaned calves. The other form is pathogenic scours.
Right recipe for transition feeding
Adopting a transition feeding programme should be a ‘no-brainer’ for Australian dairy farmers, says a nutrition and animal health specialist.
Nourishing campaign for stressful season
The women who have attended DWN calf nutrition workshops over the past three months have walked away with a little added extra this year.