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26 November 2020
The steps to follow to achieve successful drying off
26 November 2020
Important considerations when drying off cows.
26 November 2020
Preparation is key to successfully drying off cattle and avoiding infections.
26 November 2020
Protocols and options to consider before, during and after drying off cows
26 November 2020
By testing each quarter individually, the CMT can indicate which quarter has a raised cell count.
26 November 2020
Clinical cases of mastitis and their cure rates should be identified when monitoring calving period outcomes.
26 November 2020
Good environmental management for calving cows is essential to prevent new udder infections.
26 November 2020
The dry period ends once the cow has calved so you must manage calving and drying off at the same time.
23 October 2020
Contractors like big kit. Modern forage harvesters, therefore, can clear huge amounts of grass leading to greater efficiency and a better cost structure. But this can also lead to poor consolidation at the clamp if loads are heavy and delivered too quickly within a given hour.
23 October 2020
To protect quality silage this winter – and feed it efficiently – Dr George Fisher of CF Fertilisers stresses the key message is simply to keep it clean. This reduces spoilage and wastage and basically involves cutting the clamp face cleanly, keeping it tidy, and getting rid of any bad silage. Remove spills often and clean out troughs and feed passages routinely.
23 October 2020
Silage clamps should ideally be tested every four weeks over winter to maintain ration consistency for high-yielding herds. Even grass that is properly clamped averages 12% losses in dry matter over time, which affects intakes.
8 November 2023
Frequently asked questions about the 2022 AHDB Shape the Future vote