What are the problems with dairy cows after birth? 1.Hypocalcemia The most common is low levels of Ca (calcium) in the blood. This is found in about 50% of soon-calved cows and often its manifestation is hidden, ie. there is subclinical / hidden / hypocalcemia. Massive latent hypocalcemia is the cause of ketosis and metritis,…
Despite the complicated epidemic situation, this year’s General Assembly of NARMS honored with its presence Mr. Simeon Karakolev, who is chairman of the Association for Breeding Dairy Sheep in Bulgaria. He was kind enough to take the time to tell us something about himself and the organizations he leads, as well as the many initiatives…
Today’s meeting is with the owner of the farm in the village of Gabene, Gabrovo – Raim Ahmedov and the veterinarian Dr. Hristiana Nikolova. Over a cup of coffee in Gabrovo, they were kind enough to tell us about the farm and the path they took together as a close-knit team to create a successful…
We met with Mr. Gosho Radev and talked during the coffee break of the meeting in Bozhentsi. He is a hereditary cattle breeder who takes care of a cattle and sheep farm in the village of Dobri Dyal, Veliko Tarnovo region. He told us about his journey from an inseminator in the former cooperative farm…
This year the reporting meeting of NARMS was held near Gabrovo, in the picturesque Bozhentsi. Compared to other years, we have been in a narrower circle due to the restrictive measures we have to live in lately. We hope that next year what is happening now will be just a bad memory and we will…
Immediately after early diagnosis of pregnancy, each farm must have a breeding plan for non-pregnant cows in order to maintain its economic efficiency. Postponing and taking delayed measures can lead to permanent infertility of animals and very unnecessary costs. How to act in case of a negative pregnancy test? Synchronization remains the safest and most…
We are on the road again and our final destination this time is the village of Kozlets, Haskovo region. There, for more than a decade, Raim Yumer and Axel Smail have been breeding purebred Simmental on their farm. For many years, Raim followed the hard path of the emigrant to ensure a normal life for…
Today we continue with the useful advice of Dr. Krassimir Kolev. The topic is extremely practical and important, and we hope you find it useful. Refers to artificial insemination techniques and common mistakes. Let us remind you – Dr. Krassimir Kolev is a veterinary specialist with many years of experience, who has successfully represented the…
Today we take you to flat Thrace, where next to the town of Haskovo, in the village of Trakiets, is the farm of Shaban Shaban. Together with his family, he has been breeding purebred Simmentals there for over 10 years, and has been a breeder for as long as he can remember. We enter the…
Our meeting today is with a former member of NARMS – Mr. Iliya Kafalov from the village of Musomishte, Gotse Delchev region. Although he does not currently breed the Montbeliard and Simmental breeds, he does not break off his close relations with his former colleagues and often participates in the activities of the Association. Mr.…
