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19 January 2024
Being familiar with the three stages of calving will enable you to provide the optimum conditions for the cow to calf
31 October 2019
Feeding to optimise body condition during pregnancy and the production cycle is closely related to calving ease and the health of the cow and calf
18 March 2019
Reports of cows dying from straw impaction is highlighting the risks associated with feeding straw-based rations to suckler cows.
27 May 2020
Things to consider before breeding to minimise calving difficulties
31 October 2019
Welcome to the minimising calving difficulties series. The series covers all stages in the production cycle, from before breeding to cow care after calving. Scroll to see how you can achieve more successful calvings.
4 March 2019
In most cases, antibiotics should only be used to treat bacterial infections. Over-prescribing and the unnecessary use of antibiotics can increase the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Livestock producers have a responsibility to protect human and animal health by using antibiotics responsibly in order to minimise the risk of antibiotic resistance (AMR).
4 April 2019
Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge with long lasting effects. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.
4 April 2019
Buying in livestock is risky and is the most likely way of introducing a new disease onto your farm. The cost of a disease outbreak can be huge. There are many potential diseases of concern as this checklist shows.