Heifer hygiene is extremely important for mastitis control

The immune system is naturally suppressed around the time of calving adding to the risk factors

Twice a day scrapping and liming of cubicles is the gold standard for heifer hygiene throughout the housing period.

Just like most of us in January, the word training is widely used and also when it comes to heifer training, where the gym is replaced with the parlour. 

It is a huge transition period for these first-time mothers and we must make it as easy for them as possible.