Annual Maintenance for Your Cow
Annual maintenance for cows focuses on nutrition, health monitoring, parasite control, breeding management, and facility upkeep to ensure herd productivity and wellbeing.
Early in the year, conduct thorough health checks, update vaccinations for infectious diseases like leptospirosis and clostridial infections, and ensure a parasite control plan with deworming based on fecal testing. Monitor breeding activity, perform bull soundness exams, and plan breeding schedules to align with pasture availability.
Nutrition is adjusted seasonally. Provide quality forage, supplement protein, minerals, and vitamins as needed. Maintain clean water sources year-round, and monitor body condition scores regularly. Calving season requires extra attention with shelter for newborn calves, colostrum management, and identification tagging. Routine hoof trimming helps prevent lameness.
Facility maintenance includes repairing fences and corrals, ensuring clean dry bedding in housing, and managing waste properly to reduce disease risks. Record keeping is essential for tracking herd health, production, and breeding performance. Prepare equipment and pharmaceuticals for emergencies and adjust protocols based on weather and regional conditions.
By following a planned annual routine, you support cattle health, reproductive success, and pasture sustainability, improving overall farm efficiency and animal welfare.
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