Aaron Brown

@DJBell78 Congratulations David!

Wished I could have been at Agri(e)Scot today, but had ‘something else’ to do..... passed my PhD viva this afternoon!🎉🥂🍾

Simple and effective welly washer! Why these aren’t commonplace on calf house entrances to prevent contamination I don’t know! Disease control starts with biosecurity #teamdairy #dairyvet #calfhealth #wellywasher #riadavets

Some assessments of calf housing and pen environment that can help highlight where changes should be made to improve health/performance - Have a look 👇

@robdvet @GorteadeCowCare @pyonproducts @Emmacalfigloo @GerritAanstoot Stockboard round it?

@GorteadeCowCare @pyonproducts @Emmacalfigloo @GerritAanstoot @ajbrown183 Until calves >150kg they really can’t stand any direct airflow through them: above their heads moving air yes, but the windchill effect impacts weight gain from milk, and stress at worst. For me it’s about best environment: <60% humidity and 15C to maximise potential of calves

@Emmacalfigloo @GerritAanstoot @ajbrown183 just delivered two igloo to a new build we have been involved in it's a well exposed site farmer not afraid of a bit of fresh air

@calfmatters @CosyCalf @GorteadeCowCare

Watch Barry O'Loughlin's Top Tip for calf health as part of the Calfmatters Fine Tuning Calf Rearing Competition. youtu.be/6Hw4OlPBEDQ To be in with a chance to WIN a Racetrack day or @CosyCalf Jacket enter here calfmatters.co.uk/competition-fo…… #teamdairy #calfhealth #calfrearing

NEW @GHGGuru video (my favorite yet!). Puts livestock land use into perspective and shows how livestock can be highly effective at upcycling nutrients and helping produce sustainable and nutritious foods. #CowsAndClimate @DairyCares @ucdavisCAES @ucanr youtube.com/watch?v=rvIGxF…

Would you drink out of it?🤢 It’s so important to clean your buckets out between feeds!🥛 Milk residue creates a breeding ground for bacteria and once the milk proteins adhere to the sides, they’re difficult to get off!❌ Follow rinse, soak, scrub, wash, rinse, dry steps ✅

Approx 50% of calf deaths are due to poor hygiene! ❌ Bacteria could come from the calving area, the calf’s pen, poor colostrum management, feeding equipment and staff! 😨 We can offer advice and calf rearing protocols @CarrsBillington to get better returns from your calves!🐮

The voice of reason from the Daily Mail??? In the headlines today about what damage modern farming does... #bollocks

@EmmaNelsonOink Great experience, exciting plans ahead 👍

Great to see how you’re getting on @ajbrown183 🐮🐮🐮🏡🏡🏡

Quick snapshot of what's been going on in my PhD project - very interesting looking at calf environment in NI; large variation 🐄🏠

@WFS_Ltd @asmythy96 great wee hat there

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Dutch dairy farm - 40% of hutches rested at any one time; good for keeping pathogen challenge down! #FIVNL

@WilliamConlon Ideal, looks well thought out!

@ajbrown183 Have to say that location was very good too, on the edge of the farmyard with prevailing wind hitting th back of the shed and no obstructions to the back

1:20 drainage and plastic instead of concrete 👍; something else to think about is location relative to other farm buildings and position on hills/ in hollows which impact the quality of air entering the shed 🌬

It’s #Februdairy! Whether it’s in a glass, cup of tea or a bowl of cereal, milk remains a firm household favourite! Let's thanks all dairy farmers who make this possible 🥛🐄

Calves less than a month old will suffer the most with the current cold snap! ✔Ensure they have deep, dry bedding ✔Calf jackets are a great option ✔Increase milk feeding ❌Don't close up houses/restrict ventilation to try and increase temperature in the house.

RT if you've added delicious British milk to your cuppa this morning. ☕ #lovedairy

@asmythy96 @EmmaNelsonOink They are a beautiful distant memory

@ajbrown183 @EmmaNelsonOink Didn't slow you down on the Anzacs in NZ 👀

Thankyou #dairy farmers for this glass of absolute goodness to supplement my digestive biscuit #SaturdayMorning #teamdairy

@EmmaNelsonOink That's what I tell myself 😩

@ajbrown183 Definitely might have forgot about that................. plain digestives are excellent too 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 hahaha!!