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Avoiding the ouch factor –what do producers think about pain relief?

In May, #Calfmatters carried out a three-question poll via its social media channels to better understand how widely and readily non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) treatments are used when routine tasks are carried out on-farm. Disbudding and castration are classified as ‘routine tasks’. In

Rearing healthy and robust calves – lessons from the poultry industry

#Calfmatters was delighted to host a workshop at the virtual Dairy-Tech event entitled Monitor calf sheds to support calf health, which was the result of an on-going collaboration with experts from the poultry sector and on-farm projects with dairy farmers. “Good health in the young calf is

Monitor calf sheds to support calf health – a workshop

#Calfmatters has missed meeting, chatting to and seeing all our farmer friends in the last few months but, behind the scenes, we have been busy! We are excited to present early results from farms with the new Calfmatters Monitoring Initiative in place for the very first time: WHEN: Friday 5 th

#Calfmatters survey 2020 highlights focus on biosecurity and disease prevention

The global Covid-19 pandemic seems to have focussed many cattle producers' minds on biosecurity and disease prevention not only in their own lives, but on-farm too, according to the results of the #Calfmatters 2020 survey. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health's Dr Ailsa Milnes, who co-ordinated the

#Calfmatters survey 2020

Robust and resilient calves are the key to a disease-free system where stock can truly fulfil their production potential' According to the 2019 #Calfmatters survey, an increasing number of producers are seeing a decrease in pneumonia year-on-year, which is possibly as a result of improved immunity

#Calfmatters hints and tips competition top 10 announced

#Calfmatters’ Fine Tuning Calf Rearing competition ran throughout February and March, asked for hints and tips via video or photo and attracted 34 entries. “A fantastic response,” says competition organiser Matt Yarnall “After all, making and sharing a video of what you do on your farm is not a two

Fine-tune your calf rearing for improved performance

Fine tuning calf rearing with small, continual changes can lead to significant overall improvement, by Ailsa Milnes a vet at #Calfmatters, a proud sponsor of Women in Dairy. What is Calfmatters Fine Tuning? Throughout 2020 #Calfmatters is urging farmers to make lots of small, continuous changes on-

Farmers share their calf health top tips to be in with a chance to win a Racetrack day

CALFMATTERS launched an exciting Motor Racetrack competition at Dairy-Tech UK on 5^th February as part of their Fine Tuning Calf Rearing campaign. Farmers have a chance of winning a Racetrack day or one of 10 CALFMATTERS Cosy Calf Jackets by sharing their Top Early-Life Calf Health Tip

Lean concept offers calf-rearing benefits

Streamlining calf management – to maximise efficiency and make marginal gains – will be the focus of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s #Calfmatters campaign in 2020. And there are plenty of ways that producers can get involved with the programme – and benefit from the results. Lean management is

Fine tuning calf rearing, with some help from #Calfmatters and Tom Oliphant, British Touring Car Driver

#Calfmatters is launching a brand new focus for 2020, “Fine Tuning Calf Rearing”, and the first opportunity to hear more about this will be at Dairy-Tech on Wednesday 5^th February at Stoneleigh Park. What does it mean? “#Calfmatters in 2020 will be working with farmers and vets up and

Vaccination key to protecting calf health

Vaccinating against bovine respiratory disease should be, for many producers, the next step in a robust calf disease prevention plan – not to mention insurance against veterinary, medicine and labour costs, as well as lost heifer performance. It will also help to reduce antibiotic use on many dairy

Calf sector responds to pressures to reduce antibiotic use

Robust and resilient calves are increasingly what farmers are striving for, recognising that the early weeks and months of life are critical to the future health and production success of each animal. As the same time, writes Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health vet, Dr Ailsa Milnes, ensuring good

Calfmatters collaboration with Women In Dairy

In 2018, building on previous collaborations, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health agreed a two year active sponsorship of Women in Dairy. To-date, most activity has concentrated on the topic of calf and youngstock health, which is still frequently the responsibility of female members of the farm

#Calfmatters website re-launched

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that its #Calfmatters website (www.calfmatters.com) has been re-launched making it even more valuable and useful for producers, advisors and vets. “Since it was launched two years ago, #Calfmatters has grown from an educational web resource into a real force for

Calf pneumonia vaccination top tips

Over 3 million calves are born in the UK every year¹ and over 2 million calves in Ireland every year², but unfortunately far too many fail to reach adulthood because of disease. The incidence rate of calf pneumonia is approximately 20%². Calf pneumonia is the

What is the cost of a calf pneumonia outbreak on farm?

Calf management practices early in life have far reaching consequences for the profitability of both beef and dairy operations. Over 3 million calves are born in the UK every year¹ whilst over 2 million calves are born in Ireland², but unfortunately far too many fail to reach

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In the UK, the cost of infectious respiratory diseases in young calves has been estimated at £60 million a year¹. It is the most common reason for death and poor performance in calves and young, growing cattle. Calf pneumonia is the result of a complex interaction between viral and

Survey finds calf pneumonia remains prevalent on UK cattle farms

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a national vaccination awareness campaign at UK Dairy Day 2017 to encourage farmers to consider vaccinating calves against calf pneumonia. The campaign follows the results of a national cattle survey. The results show that calf pneumonia remains prevalent on farm,

What is the incidence rate of calf pneumonia in Ireland?

Over 2 million¹ calves in Ireland every year, but unfortunately far too many fail to reach adulthood because of disease. The incidence rate of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) or calf pneumonia, as it is more commonly known, is approximately 20%². Calf pneumonia is the

What are the causes of calf pneumonia and what to do

In the UK, the cost of infectious respiratory diseases in young calves has been estimated at £60 million a year.¹ It is the most common reason for death and poor performance in calves and young, growing cattle. Calf pneumonia is the result of a complex interaction between viral and

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