18/07/2026
How is everyone holding up this calving season? 🐮👇
Hey everyone! We are officially in the thick of it, and we wanted to check in. Whether you’re halfway through, just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, or right in the peak of the madness—how is calving going for you this year?
Drop a comment and let us know your status (and how many coffees deep you are today)!
It’s easily the most rewarding time of the year, but let's be real—it’s also the most exhausting. Between the midnight checks, tagging, feeding calves, and trying to keep up with the vat wash, there just aren't enough hours in the day.
While you're busy keeping those newborn calves thriving, here are a few quick reminders to help keep your team safe, healthy, and sane over the next few weeks:
1. Watch Out for the "Quiet" Cows
Even the most docile cow can turn into a protective mama overnight. Never turn your back on a fresh cow when handling her calf, and keep a gate or vehicle between you whenever possible.
2. Protect Your Back
You'll be lifting plenty of heavy calves over the next month. Bend your knees, use the calf trailers, and don't try to be a hero. A pulled muscle now means a miserable rest of the season.
3. Bio-Security starts in the Shed 🧼
With high numbers of fresh cows coming through, keeping the pit and the platforms clean is critical. Zoonotic bugs like *Lepto* and *Crypto* love this time of year, and a buildup of colostrum and muck is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Make sure the team is hosing down thoroughly between rows.
Keep the cups-on area free of slip hazards.
4. Look After Your Own Battery
You can't run a farm on zero sleep. Roster in real breaks, look out for your teammates, and don't be afraid to delegate the tasks that are eating up your rest time.
🕒 Running out of hours in the day?
We know that when you're running on two hours of sleep, the last thing you want to do is spend your remaining energy scrubbing the walls, pipes, and backing gates of the dairy shed.
Let us handle the heavy grime so you can focus on your stock and get some well-deserved rest. A clean shed isn’t just about grading compliance—it’s a safer, healthier environment for you and your cows during the busiest weeks of the year.
Give us a message today to book in a deep clean, and let us take one massive job off your plate!
In the meantime... how is the season treating you so far? Smooth sailing or absolute chaos? Let’s hear it below! 👇
