Cows are finally dry, but paddocks are still wet! A late dry off again in the 2023/24 season means a shorter dry period for the cows, but also a shorter break from the cowshed for farm staff. This can make it hard to get motivated for the early planning needed for...
As we all know, mature cows need to calve in body condition score 5 and first and second calvers in body condition score 5.5. These targets are based on the production and reproductive benefits of these calving body condition scores – cows in their last month of...
Use individual Body Condition Scoring to your best advantage Most of you will know the body condition score (BCS) targets at calving of 5.0 for mixed-age (MA) cows and 5.5 for first and second calvers (R3yo). These are not just nice targets to achieve. They should be...
Lameness is stressful – for you and your cows. Identifying and intervening early will benefit your cow’s health and reduce lameness costs (stress, time and lost production). How will putting a lameness prevention plan in place impact my bottom line? The...
Pregnancy testing is a big event in your farming calendar. By choosing to get as much information as possible, about each cow in the herd, you can make sure you are maximising value for the money. This allows you to reflect on the success of mating, then knowledgeably...
