Correct calcium levels in the blood are needed to keep the cow mobile, eating well, producing a good milk yield and remain healthy. "Calcium is a metal, like iron, but the animal eats it as mineral...
Correct calcium levels in the blood are needed to keep the cow mobile, eating well, producing a good milk yield and remain healthy. "Calcium is a metal, like iron, but the animal eats it as mineral...
Milk fever cases have fallen steadily in recent years but remains a significant health challenge on many UK dairy farms according to the 2025 Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report
A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action
Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach