HEIFERMAX

The north west of Tasmania has suffered badly in the last couple of months with heavy rains making paddocks very wet. Some farmers have had difficulty finding clean ground to calve cows down on and as a result, calf health in the district has suffered.

In contrast, the very first HEIFERMAX clients, who run a herd of ≈ 900 cows in that same area, have had their usual excellent results despite the season.

Two years ago the farm owners approached HEIFERMAX for advice on heifer management. They listened carefully, read the written report they were given and implemented the recommendations in it. Since then, they have calved the whole herd down three times and have lost only one heifer calf. Overall heifer health on the farm is excellent and no matter what age group one looks at, the heifers always have a good body score, shiny coats, bright eyes and abundant energy.

I know, having been a farmer for 30 years, that coping with mud & rain can be disheartening but this farm is positive proof that extra care in adverse conditions will pay off.