November

Week One

Monitor calves for pinkeye, consider vaccination with ‘Pilliguard’ vaccine.

Discuss milk herd testing results with vet if perceived problem.

For chronic cases of mastitis get cultures done.

Reapply tailpaint.

A reduction in feed quality / quantity at this time will have negative effects on conception rates.

Week Two

Vet check non-cycling cows after first 3 weeks of AI.

Monitor for bloat.

Target submission rate >95% for 3 weeks.

Reapply tailpaint.

Week Three

Bulls out – follow up bull after AI.

Reapply tailpaint.

Start assessing non-return rate.

Maintain heat detection as a priority in the shed during the second 3 weeks of mating. Do not let the ‘standards slip’.

Week Four

Reapply tailpaint.

If considering starting natural mating now, calculate if enough replacements have been left.