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Copper deficiency in cattle

Copper levels have to be low for several months before deficiency signs are noted, so the aim is to maintain …

Some strategies that can help reduce environmental mastitis are: Teat Spraying – all quarters, every milking, all season. Cover the …

We have seen a few scour problems among the Autumn calving herds in recent weeks, mostly due to Rotavirus. If …

Heifers: When is Mastitis not Mastitis? – When it is < 3 on the RMT. Many heifers develop suspect mastitis, …

With herds (hopefully) drying off in April or May, NOW is the time to assess condition score and ensure your …

With Bob Kerridge entering the area of cultural care or abuse of animals I thought I would stick my neck …

Wet conditions do not necessarily markedly increase lameness, though can often be a factor, and are more often blamed! Problems …

Theileriosis is a disease caused by a species of Theileria, a blood-borne parasite, that only affects cattle and is primarily transmitted by …

The Cattle AIDS-like virus. BVD. This virus, Bovine Viral Diarrhoea, is common in Northland with 40% of dairy herds having …

Keep them growing on target with good parasite control. Don’t forget to drench young stock over summer. This wetter weather …

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