Agriland iconAgrilandSep 13, 2026

Autumn calving: Using calf health as the key to success

Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway. Winter milking can be a costly practice in the best of years, with tight fodder availability and less than desirable milk prices, so these farms will be feeling the pressure on margins.

Autumn calving: Using calf health as the key to success

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Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway.

Winter milking can be a costly practice in the best of years, with tight fodder availability and less than desirable milk prices, so these farms will be feeling the pressure on margins.

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Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway. Winter milking can be a costly practice in the best of years, with tight fodder availability and less than desirable milk prices, so these farms will be feeling the pressure on margins.

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