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Blog · 21. June 2022
My experience is that cattle don't attack people spontaneously.
There is always a clear reason.
And before the animal attacks, it has already warned you several times through body language.
Of course, we must recognize these signals and be willing and/or able to respond to them appropriately!
Blog · 17. June 2022
Depending on the starter/concentrate intake during heat stress, and the duration of heat stress, it may be beneficial to delay weaning for a week or more.
Blog · 16. June 2022
Calves with heat stress grow at least 15% less compared to calves without heat stress.
Blog · 09. June 2022
Handling and training during the rearing period of the calf, determine the behavior of the adult animal.
Blog · 04. June 2022
Despite their large body surface area in relation to their weight, calves also experience heat stress.
Blog · 16. May 2022
In summer temperatures, how often do you check your calves to make sure they are not too hot?
Blog · 07. May 2022
Infected cattle suddenly develop a fever, become wheezy, pale, and squeeze on their manure, (as it becomes very thick). The most characteristic is the red-colored urine.
Blog · 23. April 2022
April 23, 2022, a sunny spring day in southern Germany. During my farm visit to a cow-calf farm, I immediately notice that some very young calves are abnormally slow. What is going on here?
Blog · 19. April 2022
If the behavior of the stockman or animal handler changes in a positive way, the behavior of his livestock will also change in a positive way. This will benefit job satisfaction, safety, efficiency, profitability and animal welfare in the long run.
Blog · 16. April 2022
Unfortunately, I regularly see cattle with eye injuries or eye irritations due to improperly applied anti-fly ear tags.