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Colostrum hygiene in robotic milking systems is essential for calf health.
Poor handling can increase bacteria, reduce IgG absorption & raise infection risk.

📖 Read more on CalfChat:
🔗 https://t.co/DOfB3lpfJZ

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #ColostrumCare #RoboticMilking

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Autumn calving is approaching fast at Highbury Holsteins. ���

80 of 120 calves are expected in the first 4 weeks, so prep is vital. Dr. Amanda Dunn shares key tips on dry cow care, hygiene and infection control.

📽️ Watch: https://t.co/0zJkUOiJuM
#DairyFarming #AutumnCalving

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Newborn calves at Highbury Holsteins get the best start in life. 🐮✨

Calving pens are deep-cleaned, disinfected and straw-bedded to protect against coccidia, Cryptosporidium and E. coli. Hygiene matters when calves have zero immunity at birth.

#DairyFarming #CalfCare

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Grazing calves need cobalt to produce Vitamin B12, essential for energy, growth & immunity. Deficiency can cause:

❌ Slow weight gain
❌ Poor appetite & rough coats
❌ Weak resistance to infections

👉 https://t.co/oux6XaMEXR

#TeamDairy #GrazingSuccess

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Today we celebrate #FARM24 🐄

From sunrise to sunset, farmers graft hard to feed us all.
💚 Thank you for your dedication, resilience & care.

#FARM24 #farmersguardian #Morrisons #ThankAFarmer #FarmLife #FoodHeroes #SupportFarmers

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Bluetongue in calves? 🚨

Watch for small/weak/deformed or blind calves, plus stillbirths and sudden death in newborns. Bluetongue is notifiable - report ASAP.

Read more: https://t.co/BcXDKkhYOg

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue #BattleBluetongue

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Bluetongue alert! 🦟 Now covers all of England. Watch for signs like fever, milk drop, nasal crust, or teat erosion in cattle.

Read more: https://t.co/WgODZlkt2N

#BattleBluetongue #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue

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🚨 Livestock movements & Bluetongue rules have changed!

- All of England = restriction zone
- Licence + pre-move test or vax needed for Scotland/Wales
- No moves to NI

Read more>>> https://t.co/1QfTtpyMzp

#BattleBluetongue #CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Bluetongue

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🛠️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫! https://t.co/9r8fPUpPgf
Winner announced: 1st September 🚨
Tag a mate who NEEDS this gear! ����
#CalfHealth #TeamDairy

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📣 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! @CowManagementUK
🗓️ 16th July – Birmingham
📍Find us at Stand 114

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://t.co/BUBcIoZcHA

See you there!

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Youngstock2025

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🛠️ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫! https://t.co/9r8fPUpPgf
Winner announced: 1st September 🚨
Tag a mate who NEEDS this gear! 👇
#CalfHealth #TeamDairy

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Are we forgetting the feed between colostrum and replacer? 🍼 Tom Warren from Bonanza Calf Nutrition joins #Youngstock2025 @CowManagementUk to talk transition milk - why it matters and what it could mean for calf health.
📅 16 July https://t.co/KiIm0bQJgG #CalfHealth #TeamDairy

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��️ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 🐄

When calves overheat, they redirect blood away from the gut to cool off - but this comes at a cost.
Read more: https://t.co/shb0S5IIIH
#CalfCare #HeatStress #RumenHealth #WeaningSuccess #DairyFarming

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Less scour, better gains 💪 – the Ford family switched to once-a-day feeding with Shine Original. The low heat skim milk helps digestion and nutrient uptake. Their beef-cross calves are thriving all the way to 600kg! 🐄 @britishdairying
#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #UKAg #BeefCross

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Auto feeders don’t replace good calf care!

🐮 Daily checks = early illness spotting
🛑 Bad hygiene still spreads disease
📊 Feeder data flags low drinkers"

Healthy calves need more than just milk!
Tips👉https://t.co/YC8TJbIbQN

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #DairyFarming #FarmSmart

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Auto calf feeders – not as ‘hands-off’ as they seem!

Poor mixing, wrong feed curve, or low intake = hidden performance losses.

Quick checks = healthier calves & stronger results!🐮✅

More tips here 👉https://t.co/h78hgm9tW8

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #DairyFarming #FarmSmart

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Over 57% of farmers stop transition milk by day 5 - but feeding up to 21 days boosts growth & supports gut health! Transition milk > whole milk 💪

Shoutout to Bonanza’s Transformula, milk replacer turning 10 in 2025!

https://t.co/yKnwScGW38

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #Transformula

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🐄 Why does bioavailability of trace elements matter in ruminants?
Because better absorption = healthier animals! 💪
Discover how hydroxy trace minerals boost growth, immunity, and more. Learn the science 👉https://t.co/DnKfLOJZsh
#CalfHealth #TeamDairy #TraceElements

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At Olveston, Adam Ford’s calves go from:

🍼 2x milk feeds → 1x Shine Original by wk 4*
�� Weaned at 8 wks on 2kg+ starter
🌱 Grass by 10–12 mths
⚖️ 580–600kg by 26 mths

Powered by Shine Original

*Min 2 milk feeds/day in first 28 days

#CalfHealth #ShineOriginal #TeamDairy

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Colostrum tested ✅
Colour-coded bottles ✅
Cleaner pens ✅
Calves thriving ✅

Ladywood Farm shows how the small stuff makes all the difference! 🐮👏

https://t.co/ey0I6oFe7a

#CalfHealth #TeamDairy