We all know that sinking feeling when one of the cows in the paddock does not get up or we see one laid flat out...
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Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Excellent milk quality starts in the Dry Period
Cows are finally dry, but paddocks are still wet! A late dry off again in the 2023/24 season means a shorter dry...
It’s trace element testing time
Now that autumn has well and truly arrived, it’s time to ensure that your herd has sufficient trace elements on board,...
The Hidden costs of Facial Eczema – Can you afford to take the risk?
Cows visibly suffering from Facial Eczema (FE) are just the tip of the iceberg in your herd. If you have even one cow...
Downer Cow Care – Vet Tips
Have you heard your vet talk about Downer Cows and wonder if they are the same as Down Cows? Perhaps you wondered why...
Milk fever (low calcium) might be just the tip of the iceberg for transition cows!
In most herds, the basic metabolic prevention strategies appear to work, but when you dig a bit deeper you may find...
Don’t get caught on the back foot, prioritise your herd’s trace element testing
Autumn has rolled around again, and trace element planning is in full swing. This season we have been fortunate enough...
What will the 2023 facial eczema season bring?
With a wet November and pasture quality being a little bit difficult to manage, there is already dead litter...
Why are you getting so many down cows?
Every Spring, multiple farmers have problems with down cows. Not only is it awful for the cow concerned, it’s...