🐄 COWS

• Bloat Risk
  Clover-rich silage aftermath continues to pose a bloat risk. Use Rumenox® or Rumensin® capsules and avoid grazing hungry cows on lush pasture. Provide fibre to reduce risk.
• Heat Detection
  Keep up with heat detection—those final weeks matter. Short gestation semen can help tighten your calving spread. Monitor cows for heat stress, which can reduce conception rates.
• Lameness
  Lift and treat every lame cow early. Use pain relief and blocks. Staff training is available—contact your vet to arrange a session.
• Mastitis & BMSCC
  Submit milk samples for culture to guide treatment. Target cows with SCC >500,000. Review milking technique and equipment—liner changes and milking management visits can help reduce spikes in BMSCC.
• Heat Stress & Shade
  Hot days impact milk yield and fertility. Provide shade, adjust milking schedules, and ensure water access. This supports your Animal Wellbeing Plan under the Fonterra Cooperative Difference.
• Bull Preparation
  Ensure bulls are healthy, vaccinated, and ready to work. Maintain a ratio of 1 bull per 15–20 cows or heifers, and always have backups.
• Farmer Wellbeing
  Book a holiday. Taking time off after calving and mating is vital for mental health. Plan ahead and support each other.

🐂 YEARLINGS

• Bull Checks
  Confirm bulls are still working and sound. Replace any lame or injured bulls promptly.
• Feeding Plans
  Good nutrition is key to growth and pregnancy retention. Talk to your grazier now about summer/autumn feed plans.

🐮 CALVES

• Vaccinations
  • Lepto – Start from 4 weeks old
  • Clostridials – Use 5-in-1 or 10-in-1 from 2–3 weeks
  • BVD – Vaccinate before 6 months
  • Salmonella – Begin at 3 months if risk is present
  • Scours – Ensure gold colostrum within 6–12 hours
• Grazing Forms
  Use Arrival Form and Departure Form for smooth transitions.
• Drenching
  Include anti-coccidials like Turbo Initial for weaned calves.
• Trace Minerals
  Supplement weaned calves based on vet advice and liver biopsy results.
• Weighing
  Track growth—small gaps now can become big ones later. Use Growright or similar tools to monitor progress.

Wishing you a successful end to mating and a healthy, productive season ahead.