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Cows are herbivores, and their natural diet consists mainly of grass and other vegetation found in pastures. However, there are certain scenarios in which cows could benefit from consuming concentrate animal feed, which is a specially formulated blend of nutrients and minerals. This article will explore why cows sometimes require...

Cows are known for providing humans with a large variety of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. These products have been a staple in our diets for centuries, providing essential nutrients and contributing to our overall health and well-being. But have you ever wondered about the nutrition...

Introducing Crecora Mills Dairy Feed – The Ultimate Nutrition Solution for Your Cows! Are you a dairy farmer looking to maximize milk production and improve the overall health and well-being of your cattle? Look no further than Crecora Mills Dairy Feed – the trusted feed choice for dairy farmers across...

Crecora Mills has installed 2 solar projects at both of our manufacturing plants in Crecora and Castlemahon.In Crecora we have installed a 50Kw roof mounted solar system. In Castlemahon we have installed a 500Kw ground mounted system. We hope that in time these systems will help in a small way...

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) Cause Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a highly contagious, infectious respiratory disease that is caused by Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1). It can affect young and older cattle. In addition to causing respiratory disease, this virus can cause conjunctivitis, abortions, encephalitis, and generalised systemic infections. IBR is characterised...

Coccidiosis is caused by single-celled parasites known as coccidia. There are several species in cattle, not all of which cause disease. The species that cause disease are primarily found in the large intestine, and the diarrhoea results from damage to the cells lining it. Coccidiosis is particularly common in calves between...

Rumen Acidosis Rumen acidosis is a metabolic disease of cattle. Like most metabolic diseases it is important to remember that for every cow that shows clinical signs, there will be several more which are affected sub-clinically. Acidosis is said to occur when the pH of the rumen falls to less...