Taking a sample for faecal egg counts (FEC) The first and foremost thing to do is to take a dung sample for a faecal egg count. This is a key tool to monitor the level of worms, potential impending resistance and the need for worming. It should be part of all worming...
Grass – Frequently Asked Questions After dosing calves how long would you recommend leaving them in the original paddock? We don’t want to be bringing any bugs with them onto the fresh grass With all dosing routines, it is best to consult your vet as every...
Purchasing calves – Frequently Asked Questions What is the ideal age to purchase calves? To some extent it depends on the source of the calves. Calves should ideally be a minimum of two weeks old, having received transition milk from freshly calves cows during their...
Managing late-born calves – Frequently Asked Questions What is a ‘late-born’ calf? A ‘late-born’ calf is a calf that is born towards the end of a season or batch. They are anywhere up to 4 months younger that the first-born calves. In a spring calving season...
Weaning – Frequently Asked Questions Assuming calf hits appropriate weights, what’s the difference you get weaning at 6 weeks or 8 weeks? If the rumen is ready for weaning, the age is not so important. If the calf’s rumen is developed enough by the time the...
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