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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.
11 November 2025
Calf enteritis, or calf scour, is a common problem found on most cattle farms in the UK. It can be a major cause of poor growth and calf mortality.
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11 November 2025
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the Leptospira genus.
11 November 2025
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) virus vaccines in cattle.
3 November 2025
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a disease of cattle caused by infection with Bovine herpesvirus type 1.