Livestock
When To Trim Feet?
To improve herd profit we need to pay a lot more attention to foot care/locomotion. The first way to do this is to have an annual hoof trimming session – but when is the best time to do it?
Read More >The Importance Of Lameness
Generally lameness is considered just a major problem in the dairy industry where surveys show around 25 – 35% of cows are considered lame at any one time! However lameness is not uncommon in beef herds and is often given as a reason for culling both cows and bulls.
Read More >The Benefit Of A Dry Lie
A dry lie can have many benefits to the livestock housed in it.
Read More >Lungworm Vaccination
Outbreaks of lungworm are not uncommon in cattle. They usually occur between July and September, but this season can be longer, depending on the weather.
Read More >The Importance Of Water
We are all aware of the importance of adequate, clean drinking water. Unfortunately advice on water requirements for beef cattle is often simply taken from the recommendations for dairy cows – which bare little or no relationship at all to the water requirements of beef cattle.
Read More >Raddle/Keel Marks
Throughout tupping you will have conscientiously changed the raddle or keel colour of the tup every 10 or 17 days, now the task is to ensure you use this to your advantage.
Read More >Scanning Ewes
Pregnancy scanning ewes is a simple, cost effective management tool that is grossly underused by the sheep sector. It offers numerous benefits and cost savings that far outweigh the cost of the procedure.
Read More >Take Care With Colostrum Replacers
There are two different types of colostrum products on the market.
Read More >Avoiding Listeria
Spoiled silage is traditionally blamed for most outbreaks of listeriosis but in some cases has not always been fed.
Read More >Iodine and Pregnant Ewes
Ewe iodine requirements increase during the winter and the thyroid store can be used to make up any dietary deficit.
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