By Andy Adler, BVM&S, MBA, PGCert Vet Ed, MRCVS Molecare Farm Vets Having recently read ‘For the Love of Soil’ by Nicole Masters, I was surprised to find so many transferable lessons for livestock management, particularly around monitoring and managing. In the book – which is focused on regenerative agriculture and soil management – Nicole […]
Chris Gregory BVSc MRCVS Molecare Farm Vets As we head into Spring, we are approaching perhaps the busiest time of year for our veterinary team as the peak lambing and calving season gets underway. Our team are on hand to provide any assistance required during birthing as well as for emergencies and would encourage anyone […]
Stephanie Patel BVetMed MRCVS Molecare Farm Vets The issue of iodine deficiency can be identified as far back as the 18th century in England, when the deficiency was common amongst the human population, with areas such as the South West appearing to be more pre-disposed to the problem. It wasn’t until the early 1900’s, and […]
Johanna Marsden BVSc MRCVS, Molecare Farm Vets As the temperatures really begin to drop and the cold winter months set in, it’s important to review the set up you have for your calves to ensure that they are best equipped to deal with the changes in weather through the coming weeks and months. Pre-weaned calves […]
Stephanie Patel BVetMed MRCVS Traditionally within farming the selecting of a replacement heifer has often be done through assessing frame size and weights, however research and experience has shown that neither have a direct correlation to their ability to calve without assistance. However, research has shown that the pelvic area has a moderate heritability, and […]
