Herd Notes: Some common calving issues to make sure you act quickly on

Many farms are over the halfway point for calving, but it's not too late to fix any common issues you spot creeping up, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Many farms are over the halfway point for calving, but it's not too late to fix any common issues you spot creeping up, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Calving in spring herds is in full swing in both dairy and beef farms, with many well over the halfway point at this stage. 

Some I have been speaking to have encountered a bit of scour in young calves this week gone as temperatures have been up, and bugs seem to get in around sheds.