Description

UK production from suckler herds is moderate demonstrating there is a lot of work out there currently not being done by farm vets. Suckler work is seasonal with different jobs at key points of influence throughout the year. Understanding suckler key performance indicators and using them to guide the health plans are very important for beef vets. Working with farmers and helping improve their business by getting involved in management decisions such as bull choice, breeding period, heifer selection, weaning strategies, nutrition as well as disease prevention is rewarding.