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Adam Woods looks at measures to prevent health problems when weaning suckler calves.

Adam Woods takes a look at tetany prevention and how to avoid cases on suckler farms.

Cows are at an increased risk of developing grass tetany when grazing wet, lush swards.

There has been plenty of silage harvesting in recent days which opens a window to get slurry applied and empty storage tanks.

Where autumn calving starts in August, suckler farmers should be looking to introduce pre-calving minerals in the coming week.

Grazing management has become challenging for many farms as wet weather has left ground soft and growth rates are below demand. Outlined are some tips to stretching grass covers.

Suckler cows in milk and young calves will be at increased risk of grass tetany and pneumonia as cold, wet weather persists.

With plenty of rain showers this week, there will be opportunities to get fertiliser on grazing swards and slurry on silage aftermath.