teat

Had 2 yearling in a row, pedigree Texels, mother the lambs (both twins) but won’t let them feed. I have had one in an adopter for the last 3 days (out in the night) doesn’t flinch when they feed. As soon as they are out, won’t let them. Any advice? I know 2 doesn’t sound many but we don’t have...

10th of March , next 10 days is shite , turning in to the year of shiteness , El Nino can fo .

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland During the calving rearing period, there is an increased risk of disease or sickness, with scour being the biggest risk to young calves. Scour is the biggest killer of young calves on dairy farms, and the severity of cases can vary greatly – from...

I have a week old lamb. Lambed outside. Always thinner than its twin. Not much get up and go. Saw it peeing so assumed it must be getting something but just isn’t right. Seems lethargic. I’ve checked the ewe has milk. Lamb will go to the teat but no enthusiasm. The lamb’s temperature is around...

In a bid to manage workload during calving, I'm looking for any inspiration to managing milk for calves day 1-4. Calves are put in groups of 3 for 1st 4 days, giving 1st milking for 1st feed then take milk from next freshest cows for the next feeds up to 4 days. usually don't have to go past...

Anyone got the new system? How does it compare to standard ADF? wouldn’t cost much (hardly anything) to upgrade but does it help teat condition and potentially mastitis?

While working with two Angus calves tonight that had drunk well for a week but won’t now,no scour no temperature it dawned on me of a few bunches of Charolais calves that did the same maybe 30 years ago 🙄 the vet said to mix salt in the drink,worked a treat. Was that a fluke or is there...

We had a calf born last Saturday with a very long tongue. It was out about 10 inches or so. We gave him anti inflammatory three days the vet looked at him a couple of times he’s had the usual protocol steroid injection Selinium and vitamin e. The tongue has gone down a fair bit still looks too...

Anyone know the best way to get rid of angleberries/warts, got an odd heifer started for some reason, thanks

Currently using halacour or some variation of it. It’s a pig of a disease and I hate it. Calf shed gets cleaned as well as possible but no concrete. Is there any other solution or just keep on at it with halacour?

I have a hack on my finger on and off this long time. I have tried all sorts of hand cream and putting plasters on it, but 2 days later its cracked again. Do any of you know if any of the cream you use on cows is worth a try? Thanks for any replies

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Shortly after calving is a high risk period for Eacherichia coli (E. coli) mastitis, which is commonly associated with severe toxic cases. There are two bacteria which are most commonly associated with causing mastitis – they are E. coli, staphylococcus...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The milking routine on dairy farms is a process that must be done correctly, as mistakes made can result in cell count issues within the herd. An effective milking routine is vital for any dairy farm, in order to ensure that the highest quality milk...

I see there appears to be some momentum to protest but @delilah is right... what are YOU going to protest about? I suspect we all want something different as we are often divergent from each other even within each sector. If I was in Cardiff with a banner, it would be focused on the dash to net...

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Has anyone tried to buy an orf vaccine lately?

Any robotic dairy farms suffering with teat end damage and high mastitis cases? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Stomach tubing calves is the preferred option for many farmers when feeding calves colostrum shortly after birth. A calves first feed of colostrum is the most important meal that they will receive in their entire life, but getting adequate amounts...

Currently using a home mix based on peracetic acid but looking for something kinder on teats. What are people using? We use a hand sprayer to apply it then wipe with paper towel.

I queried this issue on the forum once before and concluded that it may have been administration issues Firstly we are using a different sealant to usual. Ubroseal Blue. We dried off 98 cows on Friday, this morning 44 hrs later I counted leaked milk on 37 beds and pools/puddles of milk a...