Bull management2 weeks
Dr Marc Herrmann, Farm Vet at Franklin Vets Kopu talks Bull Management. Includes what to consider with bull selection, numbers required, on-farm management and assessing …Read More
What do BCS and BMSCC have in common?2 weeks
At first glance, nothing. However, these two measures are often ignored at this time of the season. They tell us how well we have managed …Read More
Bull soundness examinations3 weeks
Dr Tim Batchelor, Farm Vet at Franklin Vets Taupiri talks bull breeding soundness examinations (BSE) – a thorough look at your bulls general health, reproductive …Read More
Get the best return on your mastitis spend3 weeks
With greater compliance auditing of antibiotics on-farm, determining which drugs are most appropriate for your farm is something which is going to become more important …Read More
Weaning calves3 weeks
Now that the replacement calves have all arrived you, their next milestone is weaning. While it may be tempting to get this done as soon …Read More
Mating – How is it going?3 weeks
The season has been kind and cows seem to be in good condition, so we expect mating to be going well. Advice is to look …Read More
Early Mating Progress Checks4 weeks
Dr Matt Wong from Franklin Vets Te Kauwhata talks Early Mating Progress Checks. Hopefully, everyone has gotten off to a good start. Certainly, the weather …Read More
Why wait for your cows to cycle?1 month
Most farmers in the area are now heading towards the tail end of their calving period with just the last few girls still to join …Read More
Heifer synchrony1 month
Dr Ilyse Jennens, Branch Manager at Franklin Vets Waitakaruru discusses heifer synchrony, what it is and why it is a good idea for your farm …Read More
DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM (DAB) bulk milk test2 months
Elanco NZ and Fonterra Co-operative Group have joined forces to collaborate on the use of the DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM (DAB) bulk milk test. This will help co-op …Read More
Premating heats and heat detection aids2 months
Dr Neil Murray, Farm Vet at Paeroa Vets discusses premating heats and heat detection aids.
Why wait – submit cycling cows earlier2 months
With the official first day of spring just gone, many of you will be stocking up on your tail paint, lining up your bulls and …Read More