have seen a couple of cases in herds where I do the mobility scoring of presumed heat stress (and the resulting behaviour of cows) contributing to an increased prevalence of lameness cases. Essentially, 2 herds which were on top of lameness have both had a bit of a flare up in lameness cases. Both are …
We’ve got a couple of new products on the shelf at the minute that some of you might be interested in. Cholivite boluses and LP200. They are for animals that are either at risk of getting, or already have energy problems. If you already use Kexxtone boluses pre-calving or Propylene Glycol post-calving then these could …
Some of you will know that I am rather keen on investigating transition health and performance and one of my preferred techniques is to perform blood tests on dairy cows in the week before they calve in order to monitor energy balance and nutrition. This is important as cows which are in poor energy balance …
