Weaning of calves is a very important event in the development of high-quality replacements and needs to be carried...
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Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Scours – have they hit yet? Or are they lurking around the corner?
You are probably over halfway through calving now so it might feel like you can relax. Unfortunately, the chances of...
Give your calves the best pain relief this disbudding season.
Calving is upon us, and now is the time to think about booking your calf disbudding. Hopefully, all farmers are now...
Calf First Aid
Calves, like all young animals, can deteriorate rapidly when they get sick. To have the best chance of treating sick...
Timing of colostrum is vital
The calf Did you know that my gut can only absorb antibodies from colostrum into my blood in the first 24 hours of my...
Calf Rearing – Are you ready? Small changes can make a big difference.
Before the season begins, remove and replace bedding and thoroughly disinfect walls, railings and the floor Bedding...
Bobby calves and restricted medicines
Calving season is fast approaching! As such, it is a good time to refresh ourselves on the importance of restricted...
Young stock grazers – management for best growth
Now that the new batch of dairy grazers have arrived on farm it is time to plan how to optimise their growth to give...
Youngstock target weights and impact on reproductive performance
Replacement dairy heifers are a critical part of any dairy farm as they are the future of the herd and will set the...