TIPS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012

09 Oct 2012

1.Freshly calved autumn cows need diets which do not impair dry matter intakes. Grazed grass will result in excessive fluctuations in DMI and milk production.

2. Cows are more efficient in live weight gain in late lactation than similar dry cow. Therefore, feed thin cows now while pregnant until 200 to 220 days pregnant.

3. Aim to achieve a BCS of 3.0 at dry off and maintain same until cows calve.

4. Check your herd now for liver and stomach fluke infestation.

5. Vaccination programme requirements need to be evaluated and implemented now.

Testimonials

We use Reprodoc on a bi-monthly basis throughout the year, whereby reproductive problems in the herd are identified early in the breeding season which runs from January through September.

Reprodoc provide us with an excellent service whereby we can rely on the accurate ageing and sexing of pregnancies for the purpose of dry cow management and the culling of cows which are not suitable for breeding.

Eric Speers
Hamiltownsbawn, Armagh