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On this page you'll find a selection of articles which have been published in CowManagement over the past few months.
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Data use improves heifer-rearing outcomes (March 25)
Smart technology has the potential to support youngstock health and productivity. We find out more about a data-based management tool....
Marginal gains offer long-term improvements (March 25)
Beef-cross calf-rearing decisions are resulting in assured, high-value sales for two dairy businesses and freeing up time to focus on cow...
Tips to hit time-critical age-at-first-calving targets (Oct 24)
Creating a bespoke report to analyse heifer replacement KPIs is helping to focus producers’ minds on rearing during the post-weaning...
Packed programme wowed sell-out conference crowd (Sept 24)
This year’s National Youngstock Conference offered a new venue, fresh and innovative presentations and plenty of practical take-home...
Bolstering immunity supports calf-pneumonia management (July/Aug 24)
Reviewing calf rearing and management protocols, including vaccination policies and lung scanning, has reduced the impact of pneumonia...
Are you feeding enough milk? (March 24)
Calves can be fed elevated levels of milk replacer safely and this approach also offers health and growth-rate benefits, as well as...
Planning to optimise heifer growth at grass (March 24)
Close monitoring and tailoring heifer grazing management nutrition is key to meeting growth and reproductive targets at grass. We spoke...
Must-attend event for all calf rearers
The National Youngstock Conference 2024 offers a packed programme that promises something for all calf rearers – whatever their...
Footbathing heifers is key to controlling disease (March 23)
Taking a whole-herd approach with footbathing, to include heifers and dry cows, is key to tackling digital dermatitis. A leading...
Grab opportunity for accelerated growth (March 23)
Calving heifers for the first time at two years old is a key efficiency driver for one Dorset-based herd. So how do they ensure they keep...
Vaccine added to scour-prevention armoury (Nov/Dec 22)
The launch of a new vaccine against calf scour underlines why colostrum really is king when it comes to protecting newborn calves. So...
Create a thriving calf environment (Oct 22)
Optimising youngstock housing should be further up the list of producers’ priorities, particularly if they want their future milkers to...
Hygiene key to optimising calf environment (April 22)
We share just some of the highlights from a recent #Calfmatters presentation at Dairy-Tech 2022, which took a closer look at the...
Testing key to controlling coccidiosis (March 22)
Test for subclinical coccidiosis and take steps to prevent its spread and impact on calf health and performance. Don’t wait for clinical...
Top-quality calf care pays dividends (March 22)
There are no shortcuts when it comes to efficient calf rearing, and implementing strict feeding and management protocols are key to ...
What’s behind target age at first calving? (Oct 2021)
Westpoint Farm Vet’s Tim Potter, who specialises in dairy and young stock, looks at the reasons why the industry target age at first...
Test before treating heifers at housing (Oct 2021)
Treating young heifers with broad-spectrum products to kill a range of parasites may not be the most sensible approach. TEXT SARA GREGSON...
Measure and monitor to meet heifer-rearing targets (Oct 2021)
Successful heifer rearing should focus on more than just the end goal of calving at 24 months old. We spoke to a leading dairy vet to...
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