Looking after dairy weaners
Getting calves through to weaning is major milestone and now we need to protect that initial investment.
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Getting calves through to weaning is major milestone and now we need to protect that initial investment.
The reproductive performance of your herd is greatly influenced by the difference between energy inputs (nutrition – energy, protein, fibre etc) and energy outputs (milk production, walking, inflammation etc) during the mating period.
A key influencer of next year’s performance. For Spring calving herds, the work of getting cows back in calf during October, strongly determines their performance in 2025 and these endeavours are either made easier or more difficult by a multitude of factors that precede this period.
Peter Aitken and the team at Totally Vets Awapuni have been working with Zoetis to test a new heifer synchrony program on Manawatu dairy farms, with a study that showed real-world improvements in heifer reproductive performance.
With the 2025 dairy season kicking off we are wanting to ensure that all the regular animal health vaccinations run smoothly.
A simple, cost-effective tool to help ease your cows through the ‘freshening’ period.
Mooving Day is less than a month away and for any dairy farm that has changes in ownership or contracts there is a lot to think about.
We have compiled a list of information on facial eczema, frequently asked questions, how we can help you prevent and manage the risk of facial eczema and what your preventative plan should include.
Over the last 6 weeks the NZ owned company, Alleva has brought to the market 4 new products:
Fonterra’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 at their AGM in November clearly put focus on markets and how they are now influencing their decisions on greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. Fonterra’s messaging was stark; improve in this space or our preferred clients will look elsewhere for their milk-based products.
Trying to predict what the facial eczema (FE) season is going to do requires a crystal ball and some star gazing however we do have information from our years of monitoring spores to draw from to help you be prepared.
Calf scours is the most common disease of neonatal calves in New Zealand and is responsible for the greatest economic losses.
Tararua Vets offers a comprehensive on-farm and in-clinic veterinary service. Our branches in Pahiatua and Dannevirke complement this service with carefully chosen animal health products and merchandise with up-to-date advice on their use.
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