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Spring with calves: Diarrhoea

July 2nd 2024Each season, we see outbreaks of scours in calf sheds. In some cases, the setup of the shed exacerbates the problem, with inadequate systems in place to separate sick mobs from healthy ones. SomeRead more

Magnesium – Why you should supplement

July 2nd 2024Magnesium (Mg) is important for nerve, muscle and immune function in the body. A deficiency can be seen in cows with sudden aggression, staggering, recumbency and even death. Magnesium is alsoRead more

Calf Care 101

July 1st 2024Spring calving is just around the corner, which means the sound of mooing calves will soon be filling the air. These calves are the future of our farms, so making sure they have the best start inRead more

Cow wearable tech update

June 5th 2024The last five years have been good for cow wearables, with the number of farmers using the tech jumping from 3% in 2018 to 16% in 2023 - a growth rate of 50% per year. If this kept up, all dairyRead more

Calving First Aid Kit

June 5th 2024Everyone has a first aid kit ready to go in their cupboard, and the same should be said for having an easily accessible “calving kit” ready before calving. It can be on the quad, at the calf pensRead more

Getting ready for calving checklist

June 5th 2024Spring calving is just around the corner! As the season approaches, it is crucial to prepare your cows for a successful and healthy birth. Here are some tips to help: Evaluate your grazing managemeRead more

Bloat Oil vs Rumenox®

June 4th 2024We have seen a few cases of bloat this autumn. Many dairy farmers still use traditional bloat oils as standard practice to keep on top of it. If used correctly, they can be relatively effective atRead more

Managing the transition cow

June 4th 2024Farmers are increasingly spending more time and money on preventative animal health measures and treatments rather than the more traditional reactive approach to disease on-farm. One of the seasoRead more

Nitrate toxicity

June 4th 2024We are already seeing an increase in nitrate toxicity in farms around Morrinsville with the recent overcast, wet weather, resulting in sudden death of livestock without warning. Toxicity occursRead more

Cancer eye – it pays to check!

May 2nd 2024When you’re working at the back-end of a cow every day, it’s easy to miss what’s going on at the front-end. However, it should be good stockmanship and practice to look, periodically, for signsRead more

Seal the deal!

May 2nd 2024With the winter period fast approaching for our spring herds, drying off the cows becomes a big part of every farmer’s calendar. Dry-off involves placing either antibiotics, teat sealant, or both,Read more

Broken legs in heifers

May 1st 2024Over the past few seasons, we have still seen cases of well grown heifers with broken legs. These usually occur with no source of trauma, and heifers are often just found in the paddock severelyRead more

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