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Management Considerations for Bluetongue Movement Restrictions

Managing calves during Bluetongue movement restrictions requires strict hygiene, proper housing, and strong colostrum protocols. Learn how to protect your herd under movement restrictions.

Bluetongue: What to look out for in Calves

Bluetongue can be passed to the unborn fetus from an infected pregnant cow. Calves are typically born small and weak, blind or deformed. Death of calves can occur after a few days of birth. While the clinical signs are more severe in sheep, cattle can present signs of the disease. The main clinical signs of […]

Bluetongue: What you need to know

Bluetongue can be passed to the unborn fetus from an infected pregnant cow. Calves are typically born small and weak, blind or deformed. Death of calves can occur after a few days of birth. While the clinical signs are more severe in sheep, cattle can present signs of the disease. The main clinical signs of […]

Amino Acids in Calf Milk Replacer

Calf nutrition goes beyond crude protein levels. This article explains why amino acid balance, milk replacer ingredients, and processing methods are key to healthy growth. Learn how to choose a high-quality calf milk replacer that boosts early development and long-term dairy herd performance.

Transformula and Shine Featured in Dairy Farmer Magazine

We are delighted to see Transformula and Shine Twice-a-Day replacer featured in the new isssue of Dairy Farmer magazine.

How to reduce bacterial contamination of colostrum

The awareness and importance of testing and feeding good-quality colostrum has become increasingly popular over the last few years. However, the colostrum storage and handling process is sometimes overlooked [...]

Beef cross calves thrive on two step feeding regime

A two-step approach to calf milk replacer (CMR) feeding has helped a Leicestershire dairy farm cut calf deaths to under 2% and lower the incidence of scour. John Greaves and his family run a herd of 220 all-year-round calving Holstein Friesians at Lodge Farm. It is an 800-acre mixed dairy, beef and arable farm. They […]

How to get the best out of automatic calf feeders: Part 2

Following on from our previous article on automatic calf feeders, this part focuses on the calf management practices needed to get the most out of machine feeding. The Importance of Excellent Stockmanship It is more important than ever that the right person is dedicated to looking after the calves. A good stockperson will physically check […]

How to get the best out of automatic calf feeders: Part 1

An automatic calf feeder can be a powerful tool for feeding large numbers of calves efficiently. They help reduce manual labor and improve consistency. But to fully benefit, careful setup, calibration, and monitoring of the automatic calf feeder are essential. There are important protocols that need to be followed to maximise the benefits these machines […]

What is transition milk?

A short information video about Transition Milk and it’s benefits.