FRANKLINVets Premating Planning likely be suitable to undergo a CIDR program to stimulate cycling, allowing them to still conceive early into mating. Dr Neil Murray BVsc Now it's Need a September and Pets vet? most cows have Over the winter months a cow's mineral levels naturally drop. Now turn our attention is a great time to boost them back up again, Copper and selenium/B12 are the main minerals to improve at this time and both can easily be supplemented via injections. Before supplementing it's best to have an accurate idea of copper and selenium levels which is best done through liver biopsies. If boosting copper levels, it's important that this is done at least 4 weeks before PSM otherwise it can calved it's time to Commercial farm Equine Lifestyle farm to premating planning to ensure next year's production. If you haven't already done so, now is the time to metri- check your herd. This will allow for the identification and treatment of any dirty cows left over from calving. Cows that are left untreated may be cycling at the planned start of mating (PSM) however, they will not be able to have a negative effect on fertility. Don't conceive. The best time to metri-check forget about your Heifers! a cow is 2-4 weeks post calving and therefore it's best to have the herd Pet The final consideration before Consults at mating kicks off is your cows body condition, as this too has a significant effect on fertility. At time of mating cows and first calvers should have a body condition score of 4 and Waitakaruru checked over multiple occasions. Mon & Wed 3-5pm Ideally cows will have had 1-2 heat cycles before PSM, as with every heat a cow has pre-mating, her chances of conceiving to her first mating increase. 4.5 respectively. This is particularly This will improve your 6-week in-calf rate. Tail painting is a quick and easy way to monitor cycling activity. Tails should be painted 4-6 weeks prior to PSM.Any cows that have not shown signs of heat activity a week out from PSM should be checked by a vet. Many to call one of our clinics to book a free that aren't cycling at this point will Our team of locally based vets are here to help 24/7. important for your first time calvers and getting them back in calf again. Any cows that are in light condition should be swapped to once-a-day milking now to decrease energy output. KOPU 99 KOPU ROAD. 07 868 5007 (FARM & PETS) PAEROA 3 PUKE ROAD. 07 862 7295 (FARM & PETS) WAITAKARURU 563 STATE HWAY 25. 07 868 9030 (FARM & PETS) ALL OPEN MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM If you have any questions don't hesitate EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS VET SERVICES www.FRANKLINVETS.CO.NZ pre-mating consult. FRANKLINVets Premating Planning likely be suitable to undergo a CIDR program to stimulate cycling, allowing them to still conceive early into mating. Dr Neil Murray BVsc Now it's Need a September and Pets vet? most cows have Over the winter months a cow's mineral levels naturally drop. Now turn our attention is a great time to boost them back up again, Copper and selenium/B12 are the main minerals to improve at this time and both can easily be supplemented via injections. Before supplementing it's best to have an accurate idea of copper and selenium levels which is best done through liver biopsies. If boosting copper levels, it's important that this is done at least 4 weeks before PSM otherwise it can calved it's time to Commercial farm Equine Lifestyle farm to premating planning to ensure next year's production. If you haven't already done so, now is the time to metri- check your herd. This will allow for the identification and treatment of any dirty cows left over from calving. Cows that are left untreated may be cycling at the planned start of mating (PSM) however, they will not be able to have a negative effect on fertility. Don't conceive. The best time to metri-check forget about your Heifers! a cow is 2-4 weeks post calving and therefore it's best to have the herd Pet The final consideration before Consults at mating kicks off is your cows body condition, as this too has a significant effect on fertility. At time of mating cows and first calvers should have a body condition score of 4 and Waitakaruru checked over multiple occasions. Mon & Wed 3-5pm Ideally cows will have had 1-2 heat cycles before PSM, as with every heat a cow has pre-mating, her chances of conceiving to her first mating increase. 4.5 respectively. This is particularly This will improve your 6-week in-calf rate. Tail painting is a quick and easy way to monitor cycling activity. Tails should be painted 4-6 weeks prior to PSM.Any cows that have not shown signs of heat activity a week out from PSM should be checked by a vet. Many to call one of our clinics to book a free that aren't cycling at this point will Our team of locally based vets are here to help 24/7. important for your first time calvers and getting them back in calf again. Any cows that are in light condition should be swapped to once-a-day milking now to decrease energy output. KOPU 99 KOPU ROAD. 07 868 5007 (FARM & PETS) PAEROA 3 PUKE ROAD. 07 862 7295 (FARM & PETS) WAITAKARURU 563 STATE HWAY 25. 07 868 9030 (FARM & PETS) ALL OPEN MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM If you have any questions don't hesitate EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS VET SERVICES www.FRANKLINVETS.CO.NZ pre-mating consult.