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.
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There has been plenty of silage harvesting in recent days which opens a window to get slurry applied and empty storage tanks.
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Where autumn calving starts in August, suckler farmers should be looking to introduce pre-calving minerals in the coming week.
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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.
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Suckler cows in milk and young calves will be at increased risk of grass tetany and pneumonia as cold, wet weather persists.
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With plenty of rain showers this week, there will be opportunities to get fertiliser on grazing swards and slurry on silage aftermath.
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Adam Woods takes a look at fertiliser application on beef farms, BPS deadlines and preventing grass tetany on suckler farms.
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