North Canterbury News: June 25, 2021

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ALLTECH 24 North Canterbury News, June 24, 2021 An important partofthe annual calendar is the transition period. This occurs from three weeks before calving to three weeks after calving,as the cowtransitionsfrom the dry period to the milking herd. The transition periodiskey for the health of adairyherd. During this time,cows can suffer metabolicdisorders suchasketosis, milk fever, fattyliver, as well as other health issueslike retained placenta and displaced abomasum. All of these can haveamassiveeffect on the subsequent performance of the cow for the rest of thelactation.Itis easytoset dry cowsaside and deem themunimportant untilthey become the “money makers”again. However, maintaining balanced rations andbestmanagement practices before calving are criticaltohow well the cow performsinthe first60days of lactation. It cannotbeemphasisedenough that a cow’s lactationdoes notbeginat calving,but starts at theend of the previous lactation. It is well to focusonslow body condition gaintoreachthe targeted weight at dry off time. Withinthree weeks of calving,acow’simmune systembecomes depressed. It is vital to maintain drymatter intake at this time. Nutrientrequirementsofthe foetus continuetoincrease three weeks prepartum, yet drymatterintake (DMI) decreasesby10to30percent. Maintaining feed intake priortocalving can impact feed intake after calving whenenergy demandsare high andthe amount of feedconsumed directly correlatestomilk production. Research studies, (M Lopuszanska Rusek, KBilik; Ann. Anim. Sci. 11(4):531545, 2011) thatmeasurethe performance andmetabolicstatus of dairy cows supplemented with Yea Sacc® (Alltech® Inc.) three weeks precalving, showed that those cowshad higherDMI, higher milkyields,higher feedconversionefficiency(FCE)and werequicker to achieve maximum production whenenteringlactation, having mobilisedlessbody fatthan cowsthatdid not. Thisresearchalso showsthat Alltech’s live yeast YeaSaccincreased milkproductionby12% during the first three weeks after calving,and 7% in the 10 weeks aftercalving. Enhancingtrace mineral nutrition during thisperiod, in particular selenium, copper and zinc,inyour mineralprogramme,willhelppromote immunity through thevulnerable calvingperiod andpreventretained placenta and otherdiseases. Levels of these critical trace elements are low in manyNew Zealandpastures. Bioplex® organictracemineralshavebeen proventogivebetter responsesthan conventional inorganic supplementation. If you want to effectively improvethe health and performanceofyourdairy cowsinearly lactation,call Alltech AreaSaleManager,Matt Cassineri on 027 208 4606 or email matt.cassineri@alltech.com. WINTER FARM MAINTENANCE Winter feed crops damaged Flooddamaged winter feed crops pose challenges for farmers this winter. Beef+Lamb New Zealand has joined forces withPGGWrightson Seed’s veterinary nutritionist Charlotte Westwood and extensionagronomist nutritionist Wayne Nichol to offersome advice. Farmers are encouraged to complete a feedbudget,prioritising waterdamaged crops, retransitioning stock back on to crops, andpaying extra attention to ongoing crop health, stock health, feed allocations,and personaland staff safety. Withupdated feed budgets, farmers can factor in potential losses of winter crops, damaged pasture and supplementary feed. ‘‘Itpays to be ruthless. Waterdamaged supplementary feed may not be suitablefor feeding,’’ theysaid. ‘‘Reassess crops for dry matter yield now, and again later in winter, as plants may be lostdue to disease or thecrop may stop growing due to alack of plantavailable nitrogen in the soil.’’ Review the extent of the damageona paddockbypaddock basis and assess infrastructure damage. Troughs may need cleaning if contaminated by floodwaters and may need‘‘footing material’’ if surrounding soil is verywet. Check if kale crops are stillstanding or beenwashed away, whether swede,turnip and fodder beet crops are still anchored and whether or not theyare covered in silt. Monitorcrops regularly over the coming weeks to assess plant survival, dry matter yield and thefeed budget. ‘‘Damagetocropsfrom floodwaters depends on how longthe crop was under water. Longer than 48 hours means the cropisatrisk of soil oxygen depletion with reducedoxygen available to the roots, increasing the risk of plant loss,’’ they said. Mud andsilt thatcover bulb crops and kalestems may increase the risk of fungal and bacterialplant diseases. Feed budgets ... Winter feed is going to pose some challenges. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP ‘‘Stockare lesslikely to eat cropscovered in silt, so expect feedintakes to be lower. ‘‘Considercontaminants thatmay be risky to stock and staff. Crops and supplementaryfeed could be contaminated with overflow from septic tanks,storeof agricultural chemicals or fertiliser.’’ Once paddocks are dry enough to access, restoring power and infrastructure is a priority. Cattle need to be breakfed on all winter feed, but wait until conditions underfoot are suitablefor grazing. ‘‘Retransition stock back to winter crop, evenifstock was fully transitioned before the floods. Thisisespecially important for cattle grazing fodder beet,’’they said. There are several potential animal health risks to stockgrazing floodedcrop areas, includingclostridial disease,footrot and hoofdamage, contaminants in flood water, and copper deficiency. Excessive ingestionofmud and soil during and following flood events may result in longertermcopper deficiency. Contactyour veterinarian for animal health advice specific to your animals and situation or call 0800BEEFLAMBfor feed assistance. COMPETITOR MORE MILK LESS FEED PLUMBING, DRAINAGE, GAS, PUMPS AND FILTRATION 24 hour service available Rangiora based and covering the entire North Canterbury area. Proudly supporting North Canterbury’s pumping, water, drainage, plumbing and gas needs since 2010 • Gas hot water –installation, advice and repairs, no job too big or too small. • Plumbing –service, repairs, call outs and new sales • Drainage -servicing existing and installation of new drainage systems • Septic tanks –installation of new systems, servicing existing pumps and field drains • Water treatment systems, water testing (routine water tests and hard water treatment) to suit all requirements • Filters –replacement filters • Winter servicing pumps for farm, lifestyle or domestic pumping systems, including farm irrigation pumps • Pump repairs, pump servicing and replacement, loan pumps if required. • Back flow prevention as required by councils (meeting council requirements) • Pipes –westock afull range of LD and MD poly pipe, PVC (pressure or DWV) • Fit aFrost Buddy to save your pump from freezing Store open 7.30am to 5pm weekdays, and Saturday morning 8am –12pm, for all your supply requirements. 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WINTER FARM MAINTENANCE The North Canterbury News, June 24, 2021 25 Flood damage ... Farmers have flood damage to deal with on top of their usual winter farm maintenance. PHOTO: FILE Challenging conditions ... Access to farms in Lees Valley, near Oxford, is achallenge after the recent flood. PHOTO: FILE Damage adds to woes By DAVID HILL North Canterbury farmers are taking stock of flood damage, as it adds to their winter maintenance workloads. Canterbury Rural Advisory Group chairperson Winton Dalley says the extent of the repair bill from the recent flood event will not be known for sometime, but the damage varies for different parts of the region. While MidCanterbury and Selwyn farmers appear to have born the brunt of the damage, farmers in the Ashley and Okuku River catchments were severely impacted and there are pockets of damage throughout North Canterbury. ‘‘There’s more damage in Selwyn and MidCanterbury, but we don’t want to minimise the damage for North Canterbury, which was still severe in some areas. ‘‘For those in North Canterbury who are affected, it’s just as bad as anywhere else.’’ The Canterbury Rural Advisory Group has prepared areport to the government which attempts to give some estimate of the likely costs to North Canterbury farmers in the hope more funding will be made available. ‘‘There’s no dollars around what the cost will be yet. Insurance assessments are still being carried out and there’s an unknown around the uninsurable infrastructure and it’s unknown what government assistance could yet be provided,’’ Mr Dalley says. ‘‘We can’t send the message that there is anything coming, but in past events there has been support available, so we are still talking to the government.’’ North Canterbury farms face repairs to fences, laneways, access roads, culverts, land washed away, gravel and silt over the top of land damage, and water damage to houses and farm buildings. There is also infrastructure damage to roads, bridges, culverts and other council infrastructure. In the Waimakariri district the worst affected areas including Lees Valley, Okuku, Loburn and some areas near the coast. ‘‘Some of the farm damage is severe, particularly in the Lees Valley and around Okuku and Loburn there’s some devastated wee properties.’’ In the Hurunui district there are small pockets of infrastructure and farm damage, Mr Dalley says. ‘‘For most Hurunui farmers, the effects of the drought are still of concern given what is still ahead of us. ‘‘The rain has been hugely beneficial, but it doesn’t take away the short term issue of feed supply. That will still be an issue right through to spring time. ‘‘If we continue to have amild winter most farmers could get some growth, but if we have severe weather then the situation would become more concerning.’’ The Hurunui Adverse Events Group is continuing to monitor and respond to the ongoing effects of the drought. For all your general farm and forestry earthmoving requirements Baden Ryan: 027 229 1579 Pam Ryan: 027 381 2741 e: ryanearth18@hotmail.com w: ryanearthmovingltd.co.nz ryan earthmoving ltd Proudly servicing the North Canterbury Area Fences For • Sheep • Cattle • Lifestyle Blocks 2166308 • Deer • Horses • Post Driving Based in Loburn 17 years experience Phone Mark Sampson 03 312 8335 or 027 777 2882 mrsampson@xtra.co.nz 2372099 EARTHWORKS? EXCAVATIONS? www.bayphil.co.nz CALL BAYDON 027 405 9910 Foundations Retaining Walls Landscaping Irrigation Excavation Waterline Excavation Sewer Excavation Trenching Tracks &Driveways Land Clearance Demolition Lifestyle Blocks Drainage Tip Truck 5-20 Tonne Diggers Markham Street, Amberley |Karaka Road, Waikari www.arthurburke.co.nz Trusted in NorthCanterbury since1935 Areyour vehicles serviced often? Lookafter your utes,cars,quadsand 2wheelers withaserviceby theknowledgable team at Arthur Burke to keep them running well all winter.Weservice all makesand models. ArthurBurkeSuzuki also offer ON FARM SERVICING andfullworkshop facilities Vehicle workshop: Michael 03 3140131|Motorbikeworkshop: Anton 03 3140134 ARTHUR BURKE LTD Established 1935 2391347
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