Animal
Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.
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Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria such as Strep. uberis and coliforms that survive in the cow’s environment.
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Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria such as Strep. uberis and coliforms that survive in the cow’s environment.
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To ensure optimal growth, health, and well-being of calves, feeding strategies should be considered carefully. Research indicates that feeding a higher daily allowance, split into multiple feeds, is better for calves.
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To ensure optimal growth, health, and well-being of calves, feeding strategies should be considered carefully. Research indicates that feeding a higher daily allowance, split into multiple feeds, is better for calves.
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Understanding cow behaviour is crucial to identify when cows are on heat. This phase, which happens every 18-24 days in non-pregnant cows, refers to when a cow will accept mating.
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Understanding cow behaviour is crucial to identify when cows are on heat. This phase, which happens every 18-24 days in non-pregnant cows, refers to when a cow will accept mating.
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Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
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Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
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Carbohydrates, forming about 75% of plant dry matter, provide the major energy source for dairy cows and aid in milk glucose and fat production.
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Carbohydrates, forming about 75% of plant dry matter, provide the major energy source for dairy cows and aid in milk glucose and fat production.
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Facial eczema (FE) is a disease caused by a toxin from a fungus in pasture, predominantly in late summer and autumn. It can cause liver damage, skin irritation, and a drop in milk production.
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Facial eczema (FE) is a disease caused by a toxin from a fungus in pasture, predominantly in late summer and autumn. It can cause liver damage, skin irritation, and a drop in milk production.
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Contagious mastitis in cows is often spread during milking. Minimise the spread by maintaining healthy teat ends, using well-operating milking equipment, and disinfecting teats after milking.
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Contagious mastitis in cows is often spread during milking. Minimise the spread by maintaining healthy teat ends, using well-operating milking equipment, and disinfecting teats after milking.
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Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
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Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
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Heifer rearing is essential for your dairy farm's success. The page discusses three basic methods: rearing stock on your dairy farm, contract grazing, and purchasing grown replacements.
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Heifer rearing is essential for your dairy farm's success. The page discusses three basic methods: rearing stock on your dairy farm, contract grazing, and purchasing grown replacements.
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The InCalf Fertility Focus Report evaluates your herd's reproductive performance and highlights areas to improve. Using your herd's data, it compares your performance against the top 25% of the industry.
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The InCalf Fertility Focus Report evaluates your herd's reproductive performance and highlights areas to improve. Using your herd's data, it compares your performance against the top 25% of the industry.
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