Cassandra MacDonald

Third year out mixed rural Veterinarian, part time artist. Passionate about agriculture and educating people about the origins of our foods and fibres.

[Tommy Heffernan 🦠🦠🦠 @tommythevet]

100 years ago today a fungus called penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming

So began a revolution in medicine that was antibiotics.

100 years on we now face the challenge of #AMR and need to collectively and individually take responsibility.
@farmersjournal

[FeedForGrowth @FeedForGrowth]

Can YOU use a refractometer? If a newborn calf fails to receive correct colostrum quantity & quality it's 4x more likely to die!
🐮 Use it to get the most out of your colostrum
🐮Use it to verify that the transfer of passive immunity was successful

[Tommy Heffernan 🦠🦠🦠 @tommythevet]

High Potassium in silage?

High k can lock up magnesium affecting calcium mobilisation from bone and increasing risk of hypocalcaemia

Value in trace element silage analysis as part of dry cow transition planning

Also micro minerals can be assessed

[Prompt DairyTech @PromptDairyTech]

The Benefits of AI (Artificial Insemination) in Dairy Farming You’ll Want to Know
https://t.co/oo6QVva55F
#AI #Artificial #DairyFarming

[Tommy Heffernan 🦠🦠🦠 @tommythevet]

The happiness pyramid, i couldn't help myself. Last pyramid I promise!

😀
Calm
Smile more
Focus on what's N.B
Be thankful for what you have
Remember life is short! One chance

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

Have gotten back into writing! The big cost of Theileria https://t.co/CdutkGmKhB via @thelandnews

[The Land @thelandnews]

ACCC dairy report fails Qld farmers https://t.co/IIxOPDN9Sm

[The Land @thelandnews]

Lift in $1-a-litre milk won’t help farmers: ACCC. https://t.co/mgaGPwtOY0

[The Land @thelandnews]

Ecology boosts bottom line at Bega dairy farm https://t.co/BhkGAX2GMg

[Tommy Heffernan 🦠🦠🦠 @tommythevet]

Dairy calf health pyramid

🐮
Calm
Colostrum
Feed plenty milk
Consistency & hygiene
Comfortable warm housing
Plenty fresh air with no draughts

[PharVet (Ire) Ltd @PharVetIreland]

More general signs of pain and fever of BRD in animals are isolation from the group, droopy head and ears, depression and lack of appetite #dothewholejobnothalfofit #BRD

[AustralianFarmers @OzFarmers]

"83% of Australians feel their connection with #AusAg is distant or non-existent", according to new @NationalFarmers research. Read more here. #AgDay #agchatoz https://t.co/dDqCPOnCBu

[PharVet (Ire) Ltd @PharVetIreland]

Points for treatment of BRD 1 Treat ASAP 2 Give correct dose based on weight 3 Use as prescribed by your vet
#dothewholejobnothalfofit #BRD

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

Calving cows? This is THE position to put those babies in! Used by the best cattle vets 'round https://t.co/O3OyBLCjgs

[Just call me Rosco @roscobigfulla]

DairyNZ's post-grazing residual project - what it tells us about pasture management https://t.co/HcKVb47Eqz high residuals from sups costly

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

@westdama may have snuck some of that in too!! Ha! Will have to make sure I do my tax properly now :P

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

Whilst on my travels in the US I learned about the wonderful CREAM program at @UofNH Great program should replicate!

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

Thankful for Preg testing practice I got whilst on holiday in the USA. What's a holiday without some experience?!

[Al Rayner @alrayner302]

Looking for an exciting opportunity in the dairy industry? Sydney Uni is seeking a new dairy ops manager #agchatoz https://t.co/bGwLB8Gc2o

[Cassandra MacDonald @CassMacD2]

@AlisonFairleigh well I've just found you on Insta!! Unfortunately my life moved on quickly w new job + found it hard to keep presence here