Dairy
With breeding only around the corners, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral deficiencies.
Over the next few weeks it is important to continually assess your dry cow management to ensure cows down at the correct BCS.
Dairy Technical
Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status ahead of breeding.
Dairy farmers should carry out a blood test on their cows a few times a year, according to Folke Rohrssen, a vet from Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
