Hazell Mullins: Vet-tested tips to keep your youngstock as safe as calf houses

Farm vet Hazell Mullins explains the 'knee test', checking ventilation and the other tools in her box to assess your calf house.

Farm vet Hazell Mullins explains the 'knee test', checking ventilation and the other tools in her box to assess your calf house.

This past week in both work and on the farm has been somewhat “calfinated”.

Indeed, lots of caffeine was drunk also, one of my top tips for spring survival for both vets and farmers is drink lots of good coffee. Remembering it is important to take little breaks when you can during this busy season - it’s not just the calves that need minding.