Getting the most out of spring calf rearing
Getting the most out of spring calf rearing When it comes to rearing any animal and how to control disease,
Whether you’re a first time pet owner looking for the basics or a seasoned fur parent looking for some inspiration, we have everything covered from nutrition, vaccinations and grooming, to common health issues, behaviour and general wellbeing.
Getting the most out of spring calf rearing When it comes to rearing any animal and how to control disease,
Early pregnancy testing of dairy herds The mating period that we are currently in will set the scene for the
Lameness in dairy cows Lameness costs the New Zealand (NZ) dairy industry many millions of dollars every year. The obvious
Pregnancy losses in dairy cows Not every cow diagnosed as pregnant will calve, but this pregnancy loss can be caused
Replacement heifers Every spring we see groups of young heifers entering herds that are not quite where they need to
‘Crypto’ infection in calves Cryptosporidium in calves is caused by a parasite called Cryptosporidium parvum and is usually seen in
Increasing reproductive performance Every year we are asked “How can I increase the reproductive performance of my herd?” We start
Should I metricheck my herd? Infections of the uterus after calving At calving around 90% of cattle have a bacterial
Premating mineral levels Minerals are important for cattle throughout the year, but certain times of year require a little more
Colostrum – the key to good calf rearing Many dairy farmers understand the importance of feeding colostrum to their calves
Feeding dairy cows when it gets dry If we consider when we most often have to look at the implications
Milk quality after December Controlling the bulk milk somatic cell count BMSCC is a problem common to many herds in
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.