Calving season is fast approaching! As such, it is a good time to refresh ourselves on the importance of restricted...
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Youngstock target weights and impact on reproductive performance
Apr 16, 2021 | Dairy, Young Stock
Replacement dairy heifers are a critical part of any dairy farm as they are the future of the herd and will set the...
Don’t Forget About Your Calves!
Mar 2, 2021 | Dairy, Grazing youngstock, Young Stock
Have your calves been vaccinated yet? If the answer is yes then great news, they’re all set until their 3rd booster in...
Youngstock safety net
Feb 9, 2021 | Dairy, Grazing youngstock, Young Stock
Recent scanning results, as well as ongoing client discussions, teach us it’s important to monitor the progress of...
What’s best for the cow = what’s best for the calf
Jul 9, 2020 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Young Stock
A healthy cow will produce higher quality colostrum. A healthy cow will push a calf out quicker. A healthy calf will...
Keep calves cosy for the best start
Jun 3, 2020 | Dairy, Young Stock
With winter upon us and the start of calving, pay attention to how you feel in the morning: cold one last night mate,...
Looking after those light heifers!
Jun 2, 2020 | Dairy, Minerals, Young Stock
It’s June and this means your heifers are home. Unfortunately, many of you are reporting that your heifers have...
No grazing contract yet? No worries!
May 1, 2020 | Dairy, Young Stock
Your relationship with your grazier is usually fine until something goes wrong. Then suddenly you both realize that...
What is your strategy to get the best out of your heifers?
Apr 28, 2020 | Dairy, Young Stock
When your heifers come home from grazing it is important to stop, look and ask yourself the question: “Have we set...