Animal Care
ANIMAL CARE
Every animal owned by Greswick Angus is individually identified and managed for maximum health. Detailed records on every animal are maintained in Practical Systems herd management software Stockbook.
Greswick Angus abides by best practice stock handling procedures in the regular handling and inspection of the herd. A lot of emphasis is placed on temperament, so cattle are accustomed to being mustered on quad bike and foot and are not stressed with overzealous dogs. Most paddocks are electrified so animals learn at an early age to respect fences.
Regular health treatments are carried out on all animals within the herd. These treatments will vary according to mob, property location and seasonal variations throughout the year.
Buyers Info
After purchasing animals, Greswick Angus recommends...
• 7 in 1 vaccination boosters be given to breeding stock 4-6 weeks prior to calving.
• 7 in 1 vaccination boosters be given to breeding bulls 2-4 weeks prior to joining. Bulls purchased as a 2 year old will have effective coverage for the first year.
• Vibriosis vaccination booster be given to breeding bulls prior to joining each year. Vibriosis is a sexually transmitted disease and a common cause of infertility. Vaccinating a bull will prevent its transmission from one breeding cow to another. Bulls purchased as a 2 year old will have effective coverage for the first year.
• Drenching for internal parasites. Breeding bulls should be drenched prior to and after the joining period. Bulls are drenched prior to delivery.
• 7 in 1 vaccination boosters be given to breeding stock 4-6 weeks prior to calving.
• 7 in 1 vaccination boosters be given to breeding bulls 2-4 weeks prior to joining. Bulls purchased as a 2 year old will have effective coverage for the first year.
• Vibriosis vaccination booster be given to breeding bulls prior to joining each year. Vibriosis is a sexually transmitted disease and a common cause of infertility. Vaccinating a bull will prevent its transmission from one breeding cow to another. Bulls purchased as a 2 year old will have effective coverage for the first year.
• Drenching for internal parasites. Breeding bulls should be drenched prior to and after the joining period. Bulls are drenched prior to delivery.
Generally animal treatments follow a treatment calendar described below.
Bulls
Breeding Females
• 7 in 1 vaccination (annual booster prior to calving)
• Drench for internal parasites (seasonal variation)
• Trace mineral supplementation (annual)
• Lice treatment (winter)
• DNA analysis from selected pedigrees to ascertain status of recessive genetic disorders
• Mature age weights recorded at calf weaningCalf drop
• Weighed at birth
• NLIS tagged and management tag applied at birth
• 7 in 1 vaccination
• Drench for internal parasites (at weaning)
• Regular weighing
• 7 in 1 vaccination (annual)
• Vibriosis vaccination (annual)
• Drench for internal parasites (autumn & spring)
• Trace mineral supplementation (annual)
• Hair samples collected and analysed for Bovine Viral Diahorrea (BVDV - Pestivirus)
• BVDV vaccination (prior to sale)
• Scrotal measurements
• DNA analysis to ascertain status of recessive genetic disorders
• Hair samples collected for DNA typing of parentage
• Physical structural assessment - independent appraisal (prior to sale)
• Semen analysis - independent appraisal (prior to sale)
Heifers
• 7 in 1 vaccination (annual)
• Drench for internal parasites (autumn & spring)
• Trace mineral supplementation (annual)
• Joined at 18-20 months of age
