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Grazing conditions have deteriorated in the last few days and some farmers have been forced to house cattle.
Checking stock: on wet and windy mornings, it can be tempting to do a count from the car window but in tough conditions, it’s really important to herd animals closely, especially younger animals. A change in temperature can result in animals in your herd becoming sick quickly if there are other challenges.
Small groups: group sizes should be kept smaller in wet conditions as a smaller group will do less damage. Splitting up bull and heifer weanlings is a good idea at this point
Tetany: tetany is a risk where animals are grazing lush pastures in wet weather. Take preventative action by introducing high magnesium licks, a forage source or fed meal with added Cal-Mag.
Young calves: keep a close eye on young autumn calves. Make sure they are keeping up with their mothers when herding and make sure all calves are getting up and stretching.
Housing: if housing, try to house on a dry day and make sure shed doors are left open to increase ventilation. Allow stock to settle indoors before doing anything like dosing, etc. Make sure young calves have access to creep areas.
Checking stock: on wet and windy mornings, it can be tempting to do a count from the car window but in tough conditions, it’s really important to herd animals closely, especially younger animals. A change in temperature can result in animals in your herd becoming sick quickly if there are other challenges.
Small groups: group sizes should be kept smaller in wet conditions as a smaller group will do less damage. Splitting up bull and heifer weanlings is a good idea at this point
Tetany: tetany is a risk where animals are grazing lush pastures in wet weather. Take preventative action by introducing high magnesium licks, a forage source or fed meal with added Cal-Mag.
Young calves: keep a close eye on young autumn calves. Make sure they are keeping up with their mothers when herding and make sure all calves are getting up and stretching.
Housing: if housing, try to house on a dry day and make sure shed doors are left open to increase ventilation. Allow stock to settle indoors before doing anything like dosing, etc. Make sure young calves have access to creep areas.
Lambs grazing contaminated pasture at six to 12 weeks of age are generally considered to be at risk of the parasite.
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