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Contents tagged with dairy cows
29 May 2024
GB registrations of calves born to dairy dams totalled 406,000 in the first quarter of 2024.
3 June 2021
Post-milking teat disinfection isn’t just an essential part of a good milking routine – it’s critical to controlling contagious mastitis. Read our tips for the best possible results.
3 June 2021
With chronic mastitis, it’s important to understand which cows to cull to lessen the risk to the rest of the herd. Read about this and other measures you can take to prevent infection spread.
3 June 2021
We look at antibiotic treatment for contagious mastitis, giving you practical advice on effectively identifying and treating mastitis in milking cows.
17 June 2021
Found out about our project on health, productivity, profit and the housed environment
4 December 2020
Seven top tips for using recycled manure solids (RMS) as an alternative dairy cow bedding material.
19 January 2021
The legal requirements for using recycled manure solids (RMS) as an alternative dairy cow bedding material.
4 December 2020
What to consider when using recycled manure solids as an alternative bedding material.
26 November 2020
Good management of dry cow housing helps to avoid injury, infection and mastitis.
27 November 2024
Time at pasture increases a cow’s exposure to mastitis-causing bacteria. Find out how to manage the risk and prevent infection.
26 November 2020
Dry cow feeding influences the cow’s immune status and her ability to remain free from mastitis infections.
26 November 2020
Dry cows must be carefully managed to avoid mastitis and ensure that they return to optimum lactation after the dry period.