HEALTH • HUSBANDRY • NUTRITION
PREPARATION IS KEY
The calving season is a very busy time period for on farm. Taking the time to plan is crucial for long term success of your calves.
PRE CALVING CHECK LIST 9 Calving pens – clean & disinfected. One roomy calving 9 9 9 9 9
pen (min 16.8m2) with good lighting per 10 cows Calving gate securely fitted Calving jack in good working order 2 sets of clean calving ropes Lubricant, arm length gloves, latex gloves Access to warm water, buckets, disinfectant
CALVING • • •
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for sick calf electrolytes), feeding bottle, iodine navel dip 9 Electrolytes, thermometer, calf jacket or infra-red lamp 9 Check calving cameras and calving sensors 9 A white board to record important cow and calf health information
Calving is a high risk time for both cow and calf. To minimise physical trauma as a result of a difficult calving, the following should be taken into consideration;
A clean calving environment plays an important role in reducing losses due to calf scour and navel ill. Supervise the cow when calving, intervene only if she is not progressing normally. If the calf is not born two hours after the water bag or calf’s hooves appear, examine the birth canal and calf with a gloved hand.
POST -CALVING
9 2 stomach tubes (one for colostrum feeding and one
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If you’re not sure you can get the calf out alive, call the vet early to avoid injuries to the calf and cow. Be careful not to pull the jack downwards too acutely before the calf’s chest comes out when assisting the calving, as this can cause fractured ribs.
A number of health issues in the days and weeks after calving can have a costly impact on productivity. Several immediate actions that can be taken to help alleviate and prevent health issues including;
Immediately after calving, cows must have access to clean drinking water and the lactating cow diet to maximise dry matter intake and energy input. Allow adequate feeding space to avoid competition between cows.
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Be vigilant with cows to identify and react to issues such as milk fever, retained placenta and Ketotis. Always consult your Vet before taking further action.
SAVE UP TO
27%
SAVE UP TO
25%
CHANATOL
FORADINE IODINE 10%
• Used as an aid in the treatment of acetonaemia in cattle or as an aid for pregnancy toxaemia in sheep and goats
• Suitable for horses cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry
2.5L
€24 WAS €33 €43 WAS €52
2.5L 9112300
5L
€38 WAS €47 €9.50 WAS €12.75 9091161
500ML 9047800
9091160
SAVE
SAVE UP TO
18%
VOLAC ASGOLD • Blend of electrolytes, glucose and fibres that feed the calf and correct digestive upsets
2 1/2 KG
€60 WAS €73 €119 WAS €133
9000792
5KG
9000791
€400
ATV MILK KART (340L) C/W MIXER & PUMP • Perfect for transporting liquid milk or milk replacer around farm
€2,999 WAS €3,400
9098196
SAVE
11%
SAVE MILK HEATER 3000W (JFC MILK KART) • Heater suitable for use with all JFC milk karts
€295 WAS €330
9098205
Offers available from Tues 4th Jan to Sun 27th Feb 2022
€200
MILK KART 170L C/W 12V PUMP ONLY JFC • Kart dispenses up to 36 litres per minute
€1,850 WAS €2,050
9097802
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SAVE UP TO
12%
16%
CALVING JACKS
• Easily handled, provides optimum grip and prevents slipping
COW LIFTING FRAME
HK TYPE + MOOREPARK HEAD RD
€180 WAS €205 €172 WAS €189
9056561
• Suitable for medium and small breeds to max. 900kg
TECNALL + MOOREPARK HEAD SQ
€119 WAS €141
9056560
SAVE
24%
RITCHEY SUPER LUBE • A thick general purpose gel for animal husbandry
1L
€4.50 WAS €5.95 €6.50 WAS €8.50 €10.75 WAS €12
RITCHEY STOMACH TUBE
9026023
5L 9056578
SAVE
11%
DELAVAL LINERS 24M-WB (4 PACK)
CYCLEX 5L
9112910
24%
SAVE
21%
• Proven in the defence against oocysts responsible for coccidiosis and cryptosporidiosis
SAVE UP TO
9123358
SAVE
14%
€125 WAS €145
9001020
2.5L
• Designed to prevent tracheal introduction
€21 WAS €27.50
9056678
CALCITRACE D3 BOLUS 175G
€22 WAS €28
Offers available from Tues 4th Jan to Sun 27th Feb 2022
9123145
• Suitable for use specifically for herds with large teats
€39 WAS €44
9057081
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
25%
11% DRY CUFFS MILKING SLEEVES
PINK (M,L) & BLACK (M,L,XL)
21%
FLEXOTHANE DAIRY GOWN
FLEXOTHANE DAIRY SLEEVES NAVY
• Stretchable for mobility when wearing
• Keeps forearms warm, dry and protected
€62 WAS €82.50
€49 WAS €55
• 100% waterproof and windproof
9111191, 9115322, 9115323, 9115324, 9115270
9120066/7 & 9115997/8/9
€22 WAS €27.99
SAVE UP TO
22%
FEEDERS
• High quality and easy cleaning
CALF 6 TEAT UNIT BLUE (JFC GF06)
€129 WAS €140 MILKFLO CMPT 10 PEACH TEAT GREEN
€249 WAS €289
9044631
SAVE
MILKBAR FEEDER 10 TEAT GREY
9002461
MILKFLO COMPARTMENT 6 TEAT GREEN
€159 WAS €205
9002533
€135 WAS €145
€235 WAS €255
• High quality and easy cleaning 9107315
19%
GAS REFILL FOR GAS BUDDEX DEBUDDER
GLOVES DISPOSABLE ARMLENGTH CALVING (100)
• Comes with practical metal carrying box
€5.50 WAS €6.95
Offers available from Tues 4th Jan to Sun 27th Feb 2022
9002529
SAVE
21%
CALF DRENCHER MILKY 4L C/W TEAT & PROBE
9002518
MILKBAR FEEDER FREESTANDING 20 TEAT GREY
SAVE
17%
€26 WAS €31.25
9103088
• 90cm long arm length gloves 9057035
€13 WAS €16
9123720
GREAT VALUE PRODUCTS
Great Value
GAIN FEEDS CALF JACKET
NEW S
M
L
9123712
9123713
9123714
KETONOR+ BOLUS
€34 €35 €36 ONLY €27
CALCITRACE P LIQUID 500M
9123146
ONLY €7
9123148
FEEDERS & TEAT
FEEDER CALF 10 TEAT UNIT BLUE (JFC GF10)
ONLY €175 9002462
ECO NATURAL DAIRY WIPES
BUY 5 GET 1 FREE SAVE €7.50
9116323
SENIOR LINERS DDD0017S (4 PACK)
ONLY €25
ONLY €4.25 9037947
PEACH TEAT - PINK SCREW IN TYPE (SINGLE)
ONLY €825
9097803
ONLY €189
MILKBAR TEAT BLACK (SINGLE) 9091056
ONLY €23
9002509
GMB CLAWPIECE BOWL WITH RUBBER
9057050
FORCEFIELD BLACK NICTRILE GLOOVES 100PK
9057142
ONLY €4.25 ONLY €3.95 9056579
GAS BUDDEX DEBUDDER BOXED +2 GAS REFILLS
MILK KART 170L C/W 220V MIXER & 12V PUMP
ONLY €2,400
PEACH TEAT - BLACK PULL THROUGH (SINGLE)
CALF DEHORNING CRATE DELUXE (CONDON)
9123720-22
ONLY €28
9057144
NEW
TRUSTY TUBER CALF FEEDER STARTER KIT 4L
€70 WAS €75
9124420
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