By GBM technology|2018-08-26T19:18:56+11:00March 14th, 2018|Categories: Farm Services|Tags: calfwise, calves, calving, colostrum, Dairy Services, Farm Services, First Aid, herdwise, The Vet Group|
With the new season’s calves starting to make an appearance we thought it would be timely to revisit the physiology of the calving process and the common reasons why interventions may be required. As with any medical emergency, the success of calving first aid is highly dependent on the prompt and effective action. There are
By GBM technology|2018-01-13T18:23:41+11:00August 20th, 2017|Categories: Farm Services|Tags: calving, cattle, dairy, Liz Hancock, metrichecking|
Dr Liz Hancock Reproductive management for every calving period on your farm will contribute to better reproduction outcomes. In the lead up to each mating start date, managers should consider examination and early intervention treatment for at risk cows. Endometritis is an infection of the inner most layer of the uterus and is a common
By GBM technology|2018-01-13T18:10:58+11:00May 5th, 2017|Categories: Farm Services|Tags: calving, cattle, dairy|
The transition period (3 weeks prior and 3 weeks post calving) is one of the most critical times in the production cycle of an adult dairy cow. Cows are at a high risk of a number of metabolic disorders that can affect dairy farm profitability. The significant nutrient requirements for the rapidly growing calf and
By GBM technology|2018-01-13T18:21:16+11:00March 13th, 2017|Categories: Farm Services|Tags: calves, calving, cattle, dairy, Tom Walsh|
Dr Tom Walsh Calving has become a year round activity in our region which means it is more important than ever to make it a routine process rather than a stressful one. Having a good transition plan will go a long way to ensuring that the calving period will fit in with the work flow
By GBM technology|2018-01-13T18:21:01+11:00March 2nd, 2017|Categories: Farm Services|Tags: calfwise, calves, calving, cattle, colostrum, dairy, perfect udder|
Calves are born with no natural protection from disease and it can take 3 to 4 weeks for them to develop their own antibodies. One of the best ways to protect your calves during this time, is to give them colostrum ─ the first milk produced by the cow or heifer after she has calved.
