While the calf and calving sheds should be well set up at this stage, there is always more that can be done elsewhere. Is the milking parlour serviced, tested and ready to go with liners and tubes changed? Is the bulk tank working correctly and have you enough hot water? What about in the fields?

Ground conditions are good, so it’s an ideal chance to get fencing done and have the place ready to turn out cows. Is the calf paddock fenced and secure?

These are all jobs that should be done now, when there is more time and less stress than doing them in the middle of calving.

The Grass+ page will be returning in the coming weeks. Have you a plan for grazing? Take the time now to do a spring rotation planner and work out where you’re going to go grazing first. Do a farm cover before cows start calving.

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