Pre-mating checklist - Are you prepared?

PRE-MATING HEATS

Just a reminder about pre-mating heats – get that tail paint on 35 days before the planned start of mating (PSM) e.g. 15th September if 20th Oct PSM. Late calvers can get a different colour applied as and when they calve.

Check tail paint at least twice weekly for rubs until PSM, repainting rubbed cows with a third colour. It seems like an extra job at a busy time of year, but this system can let you know early how many cows are cycling and is essential for knowing how many non-cyclers you have and treating them early.

Pre-Mating Checklist

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