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Dairy
- Mastitis detection with “Real Time” PCR technology
22/09/2011
In dairy herds throughout the UK mastitis continues to be the most common disease... - Calving Difficulties
14/06/2011
Calving is one of the most critical times of a cow’s life - A smooth calving is the first step towards a successful and profitable lactation as well as providing the best possible start for the newborn calf... - Has your herd got a foot hold on fertility?
21/09/2010
Approximately one in 4 cows in the national herd is lame - a fact which raises serious welfare concerns within the industry - Poor mobility within the national herd costs the UK dairy industry thousands of pounds per year in lost milk production, higher cull rates and poor reproductive function... - On-farm mastitis investigation
21/03/2010
Mastitis vet Keith Baxter takes you through his approach to a farm with milk quality issues, “Each farm has its own set of problems so a methodical technique helps detect where a particular problem lies... - Focus on Teat Hygiene
21/09/2009
Teat cleanliness is a vital area of milk quality control... - Fertility a key driver for milk production.
21/06/2009
As conception rates continue to fall, submission rates need to increase - Ultimately this means heat detection must improve probably by learning to use heat detection systems and aids, and to use secondary signs of heat as we once used the standing cow...