Growth [BE.RA.HPG]
Keeping Male Calves Entire?
With calving either started or not far away, on many farms, now is the time for breeders to consider whether they castrate their bull calves or keep them entire.
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Do You Know What Your Cows Weigh?
If you do not weigh your cows on a regular basis you might be surprised to know that the weight range between animals within the herd could be as much as 300 kg!
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Practical Steps To Reducing Lameness In Finishing Cattle
As with most things in life, when it comes to lameness, prevention is always better than cure. Lameness is recognised as a major issue in the dairy industry, with dairy producers spending a lot of time and money on treating and preventing lameness in their herds. Although not such an acute issue in most beef herds, there is still potential to make changes to reduce lameness, particularly in finishing systems.
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