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Are Cows Losing Condition Earlier?
Earlier this summer things looked good and, on average, cows were carrying more condition that normal. However in the last few weeks several producers have mentioned that grass growth is slowing.
Read More > about Are Cows Losing Condition Earlier?Milk Fever Risk In Beef Cows
Milk fever from a shortage of calcium is more common in dairy cows. However low calcium blood levels also reduce muscle tone and lead to “slow calvings” and all its associated problems.
Read More > about Milk Fever Risk In Beef CowsLiver Fluke Risk Assessment
When planning liver fluke control local knowledge and experience should always be taken into account. The risk of infection will vary by year, region, farm and even individual field.
Read More > about Liver Fluke Risk AssessmentTup Management After Purchase
The tup accounts for half of the flock, but are often the most neglected members of the flock. Their role includes producing the next crop of lambs which can include female replacements which will last in the flock for the next 5 years plus.
Read More > about Tup Management After PurchaseRam MOT
A good Ram MOT detects 90% of problems.
Read More > about Ram MOTTeasing Ewe Lambs For Cross Fostering
To maximise the number of ewes running with twins cross fostering is needed.
Read More > about Teasing Ewe Lambs For Cross FosteringSheep Management
Topical sheep management tips for September.
Read More > about Sheep ManagementMake The Most Of Your Sheep Wormers
There has been a lot of talk about resistance to anthelmintics over the last 10-15 years so, if this is the case, why have we not seen more sheep farms being unable to farm sheep?
Read More > about Make The Most Of Your Sheep WormersCalving Pens
The majority of text books and advisory leaflets recommend using calving pens, particularly for dairy herds calving all year round. However are they relevant to beef cows and the increasing number of seasonal calving dairy herds?
Read More > about Calving PensA 9 Week Mating Period?
Providing cows are in reasonable condition or gaining condition and have not had a difficult calving they will normally begin cycling around 5 weeks after they have calved. However this first heat tends to be less fertile (as the womb has not been “flushed out” and is not sterile). In comparison the second heat, which generally occurs 8 weeks post calving, tends to be highly fertile.
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