Measuring to manage your transition cows with TMS - she’s got that licked 😂

In case you missed it... we've launched our improved fresh cow recovery drink. It’s called #RESTART, and we have 20 free samples to send. Just retweet and we'll get one out to you. #bettertransition

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our 2020/2021 placement students. What a strange but fantastic year you have had! We are so proud of the progress you have made and look forward to following your journey ahead as it unfolds. Good luck and farewell Lizzie, Kim, Charlotte & Amy

The National Youngstock Conference's packed programme has something for everyone. Have you booked your place? Follow, like and retweet this post and we will DM you a promo code for £10 off the ticket price. Wynnstay Group Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients @BladeFarming Cogent Breeding Ltd Trouw Nutrition GB

Join us on the 11th of October for the AHDB Beef & Lamb Sheep Post-Mortem Event (Lancashire). Find out more: fb.me/e/2eRN51oih

Have you tried out precision microbes yet? 70% of calves immune system is their gut - Live liquid - Used for improved gut health and feed utilisation -Returning the gut to normal function after scours or as a preventative 🦠 Ask now for more information or to try now! 💥

Colostrum protocols for below unit to reduce Johnes - • Harvested and pasteurised • Brix reading of 25 for heifers & 22 for bulls • 10% birthweight • Tubed within 2 hours of birth • Any ❌ johnes cows calved in separate facility helping reduce johnes % from 5% to 1%

Now the weather is cooling down, are you aware of cold stress in calves? -Lower critical temperature is 15•C -Calves will put energy into keeping warm rather than growth Minimise the risk by -Calf coats -increased solid intakes -Good bedding - Minimise draughts #teamcalf

Best practise is to provide fresh clean water from birth 💦🐄 - Can increase growth rates by 38% and starter intake by 31% - Calves drink 1 litre/day during the first week of life increasing to nearly 3 litres/day by 3-4 weeks of age

A recent study by MSD animal health indicated that 90% of dairy farms had experienced scour in calves in the previous 12 months and that over 65% had experienced mortality due to scour. bit.ly/3eCzWLX #CalfScour #CalfHealth #TeamCalf #CalfRearing #Farming

Weaning Calves 🐮🍼 Wean Calves based on starter intake rather than weight or age as this is a good indicator of rumen development. Calves should be consuming 1.5-2.0kg of concentrates for 3 consecutive days at the point of weaning.

Getting early calf nutrition right is essential to maximise current and future performance and productivity! Contact your local #Wynnstay calf specialist to discuss all your calf needs. Winter milk powder offer now on! #GBCalfWeek #teamcalf #calfmilk #precisionmicrobes

What do we consider to be a high-fat milk replacer? Current milk powders in the market range from 17 – 27% oil, anything above 20% can be considered an elevated level. Discover the benefits of feeding a high-fat milk replacer: bit.ly/3UkZcVx

WYNNSTAY CALF ROADSHOWS 2023 - Starting 3rd February focusing on calf health and performance, limited spaces available wynnstay.co.uk/calfroadshow23 Trouw Nutrition GB Tommy Heffernan 🦠🦠🦠 RW_Wildy Tomi Jones Aaron Brown FriarsMoorLivestockHealth ProStock Vets HORIZON DAIRY VETS Yan Farm Health #wernfarmvets

CALF ROADSHOW 2023 Location: Canon Winder,Flookburgh,Grange-over-Sands,Cumbria, LA11 7LL Book your place here: wynnstay.co.uk/calfroadshow23 Aaron Brown Georgina Thomas Yan Farm Health Jessica Yeomans

The ability for a calf to absorb antibodies decreases by 50% after 6 hours of life and is gone by 24 hours. Calves should receive a minimum 3L high quality colostrum within 6 hours of birth and a second feed should occur between 8 and 12 hours after birth🍼🐄

For a chance to feature in our 2023 edition of Focus on Calves, submit your photos in the form below. Our selected winners will receive a Wynnstay goody bag. 🏆 Enter now: bit.ly/3iCBCmU #Competition #Win #TeamCalf #CalfRearing #FocusOnCalves

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How much milk/milk replacer do you offer per feed? Ellingsen et al.(2016) shows that 3wk old calves will voluntarily consume up to 6.8L of milk in one meal without milk entering the rumen or any indications of discomfort Read more bit.ly/3L9cWQP #FeedMoreMilk

⚠️ It is now mandatory for farmers in nitrate derogation to do 20 farm walks a year. 🌱Instead of this being an additional burden, Precision Pastures will turn this into a opportunity to improve efficiency with no added workload. ✅Grassland Management Service Nationwide