With cooler mornings on the up, sunshine on the down, and a flush of spring grass growth not far off – nitrate...
Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Give your calves the best start by priming their mothers.
Jun 4, 2025 | Biosecurity, Calving, Dairy
Some of you will know the devastation a scours outbreak can cause. Rapid progression of very sick calves spreading...
Your heifers have come home from grazing underweight – so what options do you have?
Jun 4, 2025 | Dairy
One option is to reduce the milking frequency in your first calvers. Despite the winter (so far) being kind...
Are you ready for calf rearing? Small changes now can make a big difference later.
Jun 4, 2025 | Dairy, Young Stock
While preparing for a new season, refreshing the calf housing facilities will be one item on your to do list. Before...
Managing mastitis during the dry period
May 6, 2025 | Dairy
2024/2025 has turned out to be a long season: with many of you planning to milk well into May. But this can come with...
Know your herd trace elements
May 6, 2025 | Biosecurity, Dairy, Minerals
Autumn has finally decided to arrive and give us some relief from the drier months so we’re able to start getting some...
What do you need to do now to set your herd up for this season?
May 6, 2025 | Dairy
Body condition score (BCS) How are your cows tracking with their BCS? Drying off based on cow condition is a great...
Are you ready for calves to drop??
May 6, 2025 | Calf rearing, Calving, Young Stock
While we’re in the midst of drying off, I realise no one needs reminding that calving is not far away. So, I’d like to...
Autumn herd owners – are you ready to get in-calf?
May 6, 2025 | Autumn calvers, Dairy
Most of our autumn calving herds start mating in May – there are a few challenges your cows can face that can make...