Have you heard your vet talk about Downer Cows and wonder if they are the same as Down Cows? Perhaps you wondered why they were using different terms for the same condition. In fact, they are actually two different things and your approach needs to be tailored to the...
Every Spring, multiple farmers have problems with down cows. Not only is it awful for the cow concerned, it’s stressful, costly and time-consuming when farmers are already stretched to the limit. Here are some things to think about if you are seeing more down cows...
As calving gets underway and you become busier with multiple jobs plus milking and calves, the “down cow” can be easily neglected. We know that down cows that are looked after well are more likely to get up and have a successful lactation, so it is important to have a...
