Spring is the time when most herds get challenged by mastitis cases and cell count spikes

Scanning your herd is such an important management tool, allowing you to identify and cull empties (especially if pasture cover is tight), to identify late cows (for culling or delayed dry off), to identify early calvers (for differential feed management or return from grazing). We utilize backpack scanners and, if you are signed up to Infovet, a tablet with mating dates on it. This improves accuracy and will then upload the results automatically for you. Early scanning (6 weeks after AI finishes) allows us to accurately date AI pregnancies, and to give you direct feedback on the success or weaknesses of AI/heat detection/cidr’s.Late scanning (6 weeks after the bulls exit) allows us to identify late calvers and empty cows. Whether you want one or both scans, everyone else will be wanting this service at the same time! So please book in scanning with us ahead of time to guarantee the best possible service.