Recently I have been developing my skills in Freeze branding. Here I share a few thoughts on the process and some key facts which help explain the method we use to provide permanent ID on cattle. Freeze branding uses copper alloy irons chilled in a solution of dry ice (frozen C02) and an alcohol solution […]
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Vaccination Time for Cattle
For most, Spring is the busiest time of the year. Traditionally herds would vaccinate their cows before turnout, but all year round housed cattle tend to have the majority of vaccine now as well. It is important an individual vaccination programme is in place for your farm so that not only the correct timing, dose […]
Seven steps for a better service period
By the time you read this newsletter, spring calving will be well under way – for some of you perhaps already over! I appreciate there are a hundred and one tasks to carry out following calving, from ear tagging to turnout. But to ensure a smooth service period, resulting in an improved calving next year, […]