Simply put, the most critical periods during the season are mating and calving, in that order. Without a successful mating, a cow will not calve the following season and therefore she won’t lactate which is what it’s all about after all. On the other hand, the period...
Autumn has rolled around again, and trace element planning is in full swing. This season we have been fortunate enough to have a “green summer” and there are many good-looking animals around. It is important to be proactive with trace element testing and planning, for...
Autumn is looking pretty nice out there so far but for those who have had their herd body condition scored (BCS) you will know that cow condition isn’t any better than an average autumn. Supplements such as maize silage, spring grass silage and PKE are much...
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...
Grass is only just starting to really grow; cows haven’t milked as well as we would have liked, and it is not a surprise that there are plenty of non-cyclers about. Yep, we’ve got all the signs of a high payout year! It is not time for taking your eye off the ball,...
