Looking after our dairy cows and the environment are at the heart of the Apostle Whey Cheese way of life.

In this month's farm journal we take a closer look at the "Mooternity" Ward, our undercover #calving pad we built way back in 2001!

We relocate expectant mothers to the comfort of the Mooternity Ward from the wide open, unprotected paddocks shortly before they're due to give birth. Located just a few short steps from our farmgate café and dairy shed mothers and calves are protected from the cold, wind and rain in winter and the heat in summer.

Its close proximity to the house is convenient: we can keep a close eye on mothers and newborns around the clock via infrared camera and quickly intervene in the event of a difficult birth.

Join Julian as he takes you on a virtual tour of the Mooternity Ward which you can see for yourself when you come and visit our dairy farm.