Recent content by Alan Barrow

I agree, but if that's the case why do we see so many calves kept in groups over 10?

:unsure: 3 and 6 years !! lol, do you mean 3 to 6-year-old research? (must be a typo!!), no was posted from Nantwich vets yesterday, high lighting problems with keeping calves in larger groups, yes even if it's 3 to 6 (3 and 6 !!!) year-old research it's great advice👍 we see so many calves being...

Automatic Calf Feeders Studies have shown that larger calf groups (more than 18 calves per teat) have an increased risk of developing diseases such as scours and pneumonia, which is thought to be linked to an increased stocking density and competition in larger groups. In addition to this, it...

Automatic Calf Feeders Studies have shown that larger calf groups (more than 18 calves per teat) have an increased risk of developing diseases such as scours and pneumonia, which is thought to be linked to an increased stocking density and competition in larger groups. In addition to this, it...

Sorry couple of typos( cannot edit on TFF) rrr, yes mean Mycoplasma and danger of increasing of Johnes when feeding unpasteurised cows milk.

What benefits are there to Organic farmers feeding an Organic milk powder compared to organic cow's milk? Organic CMR reduces the risk of spreading diseases from feeding unpasteurised cow’s milk such as Johnes and Micro plasma which are both on the increase on all farms. If feeding CMR make sure...

Yes, you need a level concrete base with 3% fall from back to front with a catchment drain just in front of the feed gate.

Thank you no problem Premium Plus is a 24%P -19.5%F @£1810/ton delivered at the moment but prices do move up and down. Please call me if ever needing more details. The OCCBs are working really well, thank you

Hi, If you could text or email me your email address ,I will send over all the details [email protected] 07812663167 Thanks Alan

Interesting trial work we did with Harper Adams Univerity on Skim milk replacers v Whey milk replacers. https://www.thecalfcompany.com/milk-replacers

Although we only usually enjoy this glorious weather for a few months a year, if we’re lucky, heat stress and its associated problems can have sad and expensive consequences on any farm. It is therefore crucial that calf buildings and management practices are set up to defend the calves against...