All things Dairy

[Durry cows]

20th April - 10th May in between them dates usually.

What about you @TomB ?

 

[Durry cows]

Been for a ride round the farm this arvo thinking of turning out tomorrow, in Derbyshire

 

[TomB]

What about you @TomB ?

Will be this week sometime.

 

[Cows 'n grass]

What covers are you currently at?

Haven't measured yet. I'm going to try to get out before the end of the week with fertilizer and plate meter.

Still less than 10 cows calved so I probably won't bother turning them out this week .

 

[Lewis]

Had the toys out today. Counted 8 hares in one 20 acre field and found a mob of deer on a silage ley.View attachment 766000View attachment 766002

What you spreading , Nitrogen? Urea? Or..

 

[TomB]

What you spreading , Nitrogen? Urea? Or..

Urea.

 

[coomoo]

20th April - 10th May in between them dates usually.

Was the 20th April here last year, hate to tempt fate but could be on to shave a week off that if March behaves.

 

[Beef farmer]

20th April - 10th May in between them dates usually.

Been known to be crying out for rain before 10th may. 2017 was a classic example. Started raining mid may and turned into a good season, but was twitchy bum time end of April.

 

[Milkcow365]

Are your cows out yet Valentine’s Day is soon so I have been reminded @Grazer

 

[Grazer]

Are your cows out yet Valentine’s Day is soon so I have been reminded @Grazer

Only just brought them back in. Was in for 3 weeks in Dec, then got a month out from 5th Jan. Bit soft just now after 3 or 4 inches over the last week, so I'll not be rushing as normal.

Although a few more days like yesterday . . . .

 

[Milkcow365]

Has anyone any advice on this graph? I vaccinate for bvd and ibr so they sit at 100% the one I’m wondering about is leptospirosis? I don’t vaccinate for it and it’s floating about currently at 50% does it mean anything I ask the vet but he just says vaccinate which I think il just do but would be good to see what people’s thoughts are

 

[pine_guy]

View attachment 766194 Has anyone any advice on this graph? I vaccinate for bvd and ibr so they sit at 100% the one I’m wondering about is leptospirosis? I don’t vaccinate for it and it’s floating about currently at 50% does it mean anything I ask the vet but he just says vaccinate which I think il just do but would be good to see what people’s thoughts are

But you buy cows in don’t you? They could have been vaccinated before you bought them and altering the figures maybe?

 

[HasthorpeGrange]

You might not be able to get a vaccine for lepto at the minute @Thomas-milmain it’s in short supply and I think a manufacturer has stopped for now. I would vaccinate, should slightly reduce abortions if you have a problem. As far as I can understand you employees should appreciate it as it’s not a good thing to get splashed in your cup of tea whilst milking when one has a pee!! We vaccinate for all three and do them all together so no extra work

 

[coomoo]

You might not be able to get a vaccine for lepto at the minute @Thomas-milmain it’s in short supply and I think a manufacturer has stopped for now. I would vaccinate, should slightly reduce abortions if you have a problem. As far as I can understand you employees should appreciate it as it’s not a good thing to get splashed in your cup of tea whilst milking when one has a pee!! We vaccinate for all three and do them all together so no extra work

What bvd ibr and lepto together? Do bvd and lepto together ibr separately

 

[Fergieman]

Ibr at housing and BVD & Lepto at turnout.

 

[pappuller]

Ibr at housing and BVD & Lepto at turnout.

Bvd within 2 weeks after calving, ibr autumn

 

[TomB]

Will be this week sometime.

This morning in fact.

 

[coomoo]

This morning in fact.View attachment 766234

Get a few more in there surely

 

[HasthorpeGrange]

What bvd ibr and lepto together? Do bvd and lepto together ibr separately

First time cows get the start ibr and lepto and then three weeks later everything gets boosters for ibr, lepto and Bvd and wormed at the same time. Starters getting done tomorrow and booster in 3 weeks. Knock them a little but it’s only once, less handling and stress means less times milk drop due to messing them about

 

[kill]

You might not be able to get a vaccine for lepto at the minute @Thomas-milmain it’s in short supply and I think a manufacturer has stopped for now. I would vaccinate, should slightly reduce abortions if you have a problem. As far as I can understand you employees should appreciate it as it’s not a good thing to get splashed in your cup of tea whilst milking when one has a pee!! We vaccinate for all three and do them all together so no extra work

And what's the approx cost come in at for all 3 vaccines per cow?