How to manage sick and lame dairy cows during mating

09/13/21 • 10 min

Anexa Veterinary Services In One Ear & Out The Udder Podcast

In this episode Treen and Emma provide practical tips on how to maximise in-calf rates in cows that are sick or lame during the mating period. They explain why these cows have more trouble getting in-calf and what staff can do on farm to treat and support these cows to give them the best chance of getting pregnant.

For more information talk with your vet or check our Anexa's Repro resources here https://anexa.co.nz/farm/dairy/reproduction/ or Anexa's lameness resources here https://anexa.co.nz/farm/dairy/lameness/

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3 tips for making the pre-mating season count for New Zealand dairy cattle farmers

In this episode Treen and Emma talk about the importance of the pre-mating period and explain why tail paint should be applied 35 days before the planned start of mating (PSM). They explain the 3 most important things for dairy staff to do in the month prior to AI starting so you are ready to have a successful repro season once breeding starts.
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For more information talk with your vet or check our Anexa's Repro resources here https://anexa.co.nz/farm/dairy/reproduction/