Be sure to record this information and use it throughout the summer and at weaning next fall. If herd health is an issue, a convenient time to give immunizations is prior to releasing the herd to the summer grazing areas. Immunizations for many reproductive diseases are recommended to be injected after calving and prior to the breeding season. Record the product name, serial number, date of injection, injection method and location of injection. This information will be beneficial when establishing reputation marketing.
Parasite control is often a detrimental culprit for poorly producing livestock.
Lice control is easily applied prior to turning to the summer grazing areas. This product may utilize a broad spectrum parasite control or provide control for a limited number of these little characters that love to utilize host animals for existence. The removal of blood from a host animal is greater than many believe if parasite infection rates remain unchecked. An ID system of some sort is the first step and best tool for removing low producers, cows that continuously have an increase in the number of days between calving intervals and low weaning weights. Regardless of the system you choose, ID and records will improve enterprise income.