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Fleas, Sex and Blood Meals
Fleas, Sex and Blood Meals A gripping headline for what can be a horrifying experience for some. As temperatures rise things …
Dental Problems in the Cat and Dog
When did you last look in your pet’s mouth ? And why should you? Pets are very good at hiding …
Detect dirty cows early
Dirty cows cost you income by not cycling or conceiving, leading to fewer days in milk and a higher empty …
Copper deficiency in cattle
Copper levels have to be low for several months before deficiency signs are noted, so the aim is to maintain …
Strategies for reducing environmental mastitis
Some strategies that can help reduce environmental mastitis are: Teat Spraying – all quarters, every milking, all season. Cover the …
Calf Scours
We have seen a few scour problems among the Autumn calving herds in recent weeks, mostly due to Rotavirus. If …
Heifer Mastitis
Heifers: When is Mastitis not Mastitis? – When it is < 3 on the RMT. Many heifers develop suspect mastitis, …
Body condition dry off targets
With herds (hopefully) drying off in April or May, NOW is the time to assess condition score and ensure your …
Codes of welfare and cultural care
With Bob Kerridge entering the area of cultural care or abuse of animals I thought I would stick my neck …
Lameness in cattle
Wet conditions do not necessarily markedly increase lameness, though can often be a factor, and are more often blamed! Problems …
