Regardless of when a cattle owner decides to calve—spring or fall—it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. With so many challenges related to animal welfare, disease management, and safety ...
From smart boluses to cameras and tail-mounted devices, the evolution of technology means unnecessary late-night trips to the calving shed can be a thing of the past. Three farmers share how they have ...
It has been a good start to calving so far, with just under 70% of the herd having successfully calved within the first month. The recent dry spell of weather has helped with turning out and, despite ...
We often think that the extra work that comes with winter milk is calving the cows in autumn and milking all year round, but the real work is happening now in what is already one of the busiest times ...