The early years
We all know that it is critical to get calves off to a good start. They cost a lot to produce and failure in early life …………
Read MoreWe all know that it is critical to get calves off to a good start. They cost a lot to produce and failure in early life …………
Read MoreCoccidiosis is a highly infectious protozoan parasitic infection of the intestinal lining in cattle and sheep ……….
Read MoreThis year seems to have flown, for part of the farming sector it has been a fantastic year but ………………………
Read MoreThis humid weather has been bringing its fair share of problems to our livestock, one of the main being pneumonia. The still, hot days have stressed the cattle and we have had some nasty cases of pneumonia…………………….
Read MoreEnzootic abortion remains the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion across the UK. EAE is caused by Chlamydophila abortus and is infectious ……………………………
Read MoreWith winter approaching now is the time to prevent calf pneumonia. The average cost of a case has been estimated at £43 for dairy and £82 for beef. Good management ………..
Read MoreMany of you will be buying sheep in over the next couple of months. We need to keep disease out of your farms as disease costs you money. There are a few basic steps that you should be carrying out….
Read MoreOver the winter months at post-mortem a common underlying feature in milk fed dairy calves was that they were thin, light and had internalised their fat. It was considered that the cold weather and energy consumption to keep warm would have been a significant pre-disposing factor for illness….
Read MoreParturition: Animals should be housed in a dry, clean environment. Keep them well strawed and be liberal with the amount of lime that you throw about, as this is very good at drying up the bedding as well as killing bugs. • If you move the mother prior to giving birth, it is important that […]
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