Eamon O’Connell: Feeding young calves more milk is an extra cost but payback will be tenfold

At a recent on-farm event, farmers and vets alike learned more about calf health, from the importance of hygiene to water quality and feeding

Vets and farmers listen to Tommy the Vet at the recent event

Eamon O'Connell

As I sit down to write this week’s column, I realise that I’m in super form. It’s been a great week in general, but particularly in our vet practice.

Firstly, the kids are gone back to school after mid-term and it’s great to get a bit of routine back in the house. Don’t get me wrong, I love them dearly, but after a week’s holidays from school, many parents find themselves needing a week off themselves. I know that consistency and routine keeps our home a happy one, for sure.