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Contents tagged with dairy cows
11 November 2025
An important part of the herd health plan is an effective vaccination strategy for common causes of pneumonia.
26 November 2020
Good management of dry cow housing helps to avoid injury, infection and mastitis.
17 March 2025
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.
15 July 2025
Dry cows must be carefully managed to avoid mastitis and ensure that they return to optimum lactation after the dry period.
26 November 2020
Once dairy cows are dried off, ensure daily post checks are completed. All staff should be trained to remove teat sealant when necessary and should be aware of withdrawal periods.
26 November 2020
The steps to follow to achieve successful drying off
26 November 2020
Important considerations when drying off cows.
26 November 2020
Preparation is key to successfully drying off cattle and avoiding infections.
26 November 2020
Protocols and options to consider before, during and after drying off cows
26 November 2020
By testing each quarter individually, the CMT can indicate which quarter has a raised cell count.
26 November 2020
Clinical cases of mastitis and their cure rates should be identified when monitoring calving period outcomes.