Dipping, rather than spraying, the navel offers better coverage Navel infections are a common issue seen in calves and this year’s wet weather has meant longer housed periods, leading to a rise in cases. British Dairying reports. Globally, 25-30% of calves will have a navel infection in early life, according to Nick Biggers, veterinary surgeon […]
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Early pain management practice benefits health and productivity
Giving cows NSAIDs at calving can reduce lameness, says Will Gratwick Project FEET, a unique research project into the assessment of pain from lameness and associated treatment, has revealed significant health and productivity benefits from the results of early intervention with pain relief. British Dairying finds out more. Lameness affects around a third of the […]
In this month’s NMR / RABDF Gold Cup column, farm worker Oli Mears is taking over the reins, with the task being shared around the whole team. So what role does he play in the Bisterne team and what is the farm focusing on this month? Having never written an article for a magazine before, […]