YOUNGSTOCK

The importance of Youngstock care can often be overlooked in the overall farming system. The youngstock of any system are the future of your herd. It is important to get their rearing correct from a young age in order to ensure that they are strong and healthy when they join the herd. However, changes you make at this crucial stage will have dramatic effects later when in production. The clinical team at Cheshire Farm Vets are supported by our fab Vet Techs who are able to come to farm and help with calf management and rearing. 

Rearing a replacement heifer is the second highest cost on a unit and small changes can have a huge impact on the bottom line. It is therefore vital that as a dedicated vet practice we work with you to maximise the potential of every calf on your unit. 

Services we can offer:

• Calf health investigations
• Developing protocols with the farm team
• On farm staff training
• Blood sampling of calves to monitor colostrum uptake
• Weighing all sizes of heifer from birth to calving
• Ventilation system design
• Smoke bombing of existing buildings
• Pneumonia sampling
• Muck sampling for scour causes
• Assessment of colostrum hygiene, bacterial count and quality

Call the team today to find out more about how we can help your Youngstock, 01270 310 010.