Preventing BMSCC Grading in Late Lactation
Preventing BMSCC Grading in Late Lactation We’ve all got our fingers crossed for plenty of rain and low spore counts
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Preventing BMSCC Grading in Late Lactation We’ve all got our fingers crossed for plenty of rain and low spore counts
BVD testing of calves BVD (Bovine Diarrhoea Disease) has been talked about now for many years, but we are still
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