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Mineral Status

Dry cow management ahead of the calving season

Dairy

about 1 month ago

Dry cow management ahead of the calving season

Over the next few weeks it is important to continually assess your dry cow management to ensure cows down at the correct BCS.

Blood testing to determine mineral status of cows

Dairy Technical

almost 2 years ago

Blood testing to determine mineral status of cows

Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status ahead of breeding.

Checking cows' mineral status with a blood test

Dairy Technical

about 3 years ago

Checking cows' mineral status with a blood test

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.

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