Almost 50% of NZ dairy heifers are more than 5% below target calving weight. Using the InCalf Gap Tool calculation,...
Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Drenching tips for Calf Rearers
Nov 1, 2018 | Dairy, Young Stock
As with anything there are a few golden rules that everyone should follow to ensure that the job is done right. ...
Managing your future top producers
Nov 1, 2018 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Young Stock
We all know that our children are our future. Well, your calves are your future herd. Any mistakes made early in the...
Calf scours
Nov 1, 2018 | Dairy, Young Stock
Treating calf scours can be expensive in calves of any age. The expense is not only due to the cost of treatment but...
BVD… Are you sure you are in the clear?
Oct 30, 2018 | Biosecurity, Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Young Stock
Many of you have probably been hearing from your Vet recently with the results of your BVD bulk tank monitoring tests;...
What worming program is best for your young stock?
Sep 3, 2018 | Dairy, Young Stock
Calves are starting to go out onto pasture, which means that now is a good time to make a drench plan. Calves start...
Focus on the path to optimal calf weaning
Sep 1, 2018 | Dairy, Young Stock
For calves to have a smooth transition from a liquid dominant/milk-based diet to a plant dominant/pasture-based diet,...
Do you rear calves? Keep them safe from Mycoplasma!
Aug 1, 2018 | Lifestyle Farmers, Young Stock
It has become apparent that the two HIGHEST RISK practices for getting Mycoplasma are: buying infected animals, and...
Calf disbudding changes
Jul 9, 2018 | Compliance, Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Young Stock
Calves will be hitting the ground soon, which means now is a good time to let you know about the changes we’re making...