08 May 2024
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3 min read
Heat stress occurs when cows generate and absorb more heat than they can expel. When the temperature-humidity index (THI) exceeds 72, cows suffer from heat stress – often as a result of high ambient temperatures,...
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A new calf shed is not always an option, but small and consistent improvements can help optimise current calf systems
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3 min read
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5 min read
A strong vaccination protocol is key to preventing and controlling infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) infections on-farm
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4 min read
