Quick tips from Animal Nutritionist, Howard Stanley.
- Nutrition: Adjust feed to suit grass quality. Check BCS and feed accordingly and seek advice.
- Housing: Clean and sanitise sheds, repair infrastructure and make modifications.
- Health: Trim feet, vaccinate, parasite control and plan for dry cow/pre calving period.
- Scan cows: Pregnancy scan, plan dry-off dates and plan how you might group / house cows according to pregnancy dates.
- Pasture: Manage last rotation, close up paddocks with spring grazing in mind, be mindful dry matters can drop quickly and therefore an introduction of a buffer may be warranted.