Calves, like all young animals, can deteriorate rapidly when they get sick. To have the best chance of treating sick calves successfully, rapid identification and treatment is absolutely essential. To achieve this on farm, there are some essential items you need to...
“Why do I get so many sick calves in the second half of calving? I do exactly the same things as at the start but suddenly get outbreaks of diarrhoea.” We often hear this and although each case is unique there are many common factors at play here: Less cows left to...
With high numbers of dairy heifers moving to grazing units this month, it is worth pausing to consider the stress the girls are under, and the effect that can have on their health and productivity. In young animals, any change in diet and environment will usually...
“Why do I get so many sick calves in the second half of calving? I do exactly the same things as at the start but suddenly get outbreaks of diarrhoea.” If you are rearing calves, it is likely you have already had a considerable amount of calves through your sheds. The...
You are probably over halfway through calving now so it might feel like you can relax. Unfortunately, the chances of calves suffering from a scours outbreak increases greatly in the 2nd half of calving. Sheds get dirty resulting in a build-up of bugs Equipment gets...