{"id":1232887,"date":"2024-03-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriland.ie\/?p=1232887"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T12:55:00","slug":"keeping-milk-fever-at-bay-in-later-calving-cows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsail.agriland.ie\/farming-news\/keeping-milk-fever-at-bay-in-later-calving-cows\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping milk fever at bay in later calving cows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As we progress further into March, the calving season continues, with the risk of milk fever within cows likely to increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is due to a number of reasons, notably the length of times cows have spent dry, the condition of the cows, and their age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important that farmers continue to focus on safe management practices that will help to prevent cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, you need to ensure that you continue to give cows the correct amount of minerals; each cow should be receiving 100-120g\/cow\/day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The quality of the minerals being offered to cows is also important. You should ensure that they have at least 22% magnesium included and high levels of Vitamin D (14,000 units plus). <\/p>\n\n\n\n