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Calf rumen development – the key ingredients!

CalfWise

When a calf is born, it’s stomach (the abomasum) is 2–4 litres in size. It secretes enzymes that digest milk, providing the calf with energy and protein for growth. However, over time, we need to turn a calf’s stomach into a cow’s stomach: a 150–200 litre...

A Tale of Two Milk Cultures

MilkWise

Mastitis in cows can be caused by many different bacteria. But knowing which bacteria is causing a problem on farm helps focus efforts to prevent new infections. The photo below is of two milk cultures that were recently done at one of our clinics. The agar plates we...

Minimising lameness this winter

Farm Services, General Health

Lame cows are frustrating, especially when the weather – which we have no control over – plays such a big part in increasing the risk of sore feet. Below are several things you can do to minimise the risk of lameness in wet conditions. This, in turn, will reduce the...