by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | Newsletters
The main reason calves are vaccinated against clostridial diseases (in 5in1 and 7in1) is to prevent Blackleg disease. Over the years I have seen this disease a number of times in youngstock. Owners usually say “I meant to vaccinate them but I just never got round to...
by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | Newsletters
This is one of the most urgent conditions we attend. Maybe a third of these cows will die and the quicker they are attended to the better is the survival and future breeding outcome. Prolapsed uterus is when the whole womb gets pushed out, usually within a few hours...
by admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The weather conditions have again been trying with several farms reporting being in a similar position to last year. There is definitely an autumn feel to the air and more rain will be coming. Thanks to those clients completing the compliance requirements around dry...
by admin | Nov 28, 2019 | Beef, Dairy, Farming, Sheep
Uneven pasture has been noticeable around the district and often occurs when the grass is growing well. The unevenness is due to nutrient deficits. Nitrogen is often the limiting nutrient and when nitrogen has been applied and the pasture is still lumpy then it is...
by admin | Nov 28, 2019 | Newsletters
Mating is winding down for most dairy farms with the bulls now running with the herd. Keep an eye on dominant behaviour from the bulls and rotate the mating team around. Sometimes it is beneficial to remove dominant bulls from the mating team as they can spend all...
