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Dairy calves are thick on the ground here in Dannevirke and we are very busy with debudding! The optimal time to debud calves is when they are 2-6 weeks of age so horn buds are removed before they have a chance to attach to the skull, this makes the job quicker and reduces the risk…
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Join us for our annual Spring Dairy Seminar. We are hosting a Dairy Seminar around the topic of spring calving, transition management, metabolic issues, and setting your farm up for spring performance. Free to attend with morning tea provided. We encourage you to bring along your workers, neighbours and mates (just remember to RSVP for…
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We are starting to see cases of Barber’s Pole worm in ewes, including several cases close to town (Hastings). The recent warm weather combined with moisture has created ideal conditions for this parasite to thrive, and low pasture covers may be increasing the risk. What to check for: What to do next: Before you drench:…
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