Dairy
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.