Herd Expansion – Eamon O’ Connell MVB CertDHH
As the number of cows in dairy herds continues to increase, the importance of herd health increases exponentially. More cows mean more sick animals and more money lost if there is a disease outbreak. Facilities and labour are often an afterthought when expanding a herd and, in a system that is already creaking at the […]
Spring Tips 2022 – Eamon O’ Connell MVB CertDHH
Always check for a second calf: By now, the back has been broken on the calving season. We have attended a lot more calvings this year mainly due to a combination of over conditioned cows and very big calves. Regardless of the size of the calf delivered, it is always worth while putting a hand […]
