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...
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...
This is a bold statement, but some well-documented research facts about lameness will influence a cow’s overall performance in the herd: It’s a vicious cycle: The reduction in energy intake often starts before lameness is even detected. This will lead to...