Herdwatch resources

11 minutes

December 2, 2024

NVZ Compliance with Herdwatch Nitrates Calculator

In the UK, farms located within Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are required to adhere to strict regulations regarding nitrogen per hectare. These limits are...

8 minutes

November 28, 2024

Automated Cattle Insights – Effortlessly track your cattle sale performance!

Our Automated Cattle Insights feature available on PRO Complete subscriptions is a powerful, yet easy to understand tool, that gives you an in-depth view...

10 minutes

November 21, 2024

The transition from grass to winter feeding: A critical time for livestock health

As autumn disappears with the introduction of the colder, dark days of winter that we have seen in recent weeks, farmers face a significant...

6 minutes

November 14, 2024

Reducing ‘rumen drinking’ in your young calves

Reticuloruminal Milk Accumulation more commonly known as ‘rumen drinking’ is where milk is directed to the calf’s rumen and reticulum instead of its abomasum,...

7 minutes

November 11, 2024

Preventing cryptosporidiosis in calves: Symptoms, causes, and effective management

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal disease in calves which results in calves scouring (watery diarrhoea), dehydration and potential death. Cryptosporidiosis...

6 minutes

November 4, 2024

Prevent heifer mastitis this housing season

Heifer mastitis can have serious implications on your herd. Contracting mastitis before or after calving, or during the first lactation significantly affects udder health...

November 1, 2024

Black Friday Sale Now On: Get 50% Off Herdwatch PRO Today!

Attention all farmers! Our Black Friday sale is now LIVE! This is your chance to secure a fantastic deal on Herdwatch, and you won’t want to...

5 minutes

October 25, 2024

Rising haemonchus cases in sheep

Haemonchus, also known as Barber’s Pole worm, is a gastroitenstinal infection in sheep, caused by the parasite Haemonchus contortus. The worm lives within the...

6 minutes

October 22, 2024

Ensuring high milk quality as the housing season approaches

As the housing period for cows draws near and lactation comes to a close, maintaining high milk quality is crucial. As production begins to...