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“I’ve found selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) to be very effective but you need to be milk recording regularly.” That’s the view of…
With the ban on the blanket use of antibiotic dry cow tubes coming into effect in January 2022, farmers’ approach to drying off…
Taking some simple steps can make selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) common practice in one’s herd, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation…
The ban on the blanket use of antibiotics at dry-off is set to come into effect at the start of 2022, which is…
From 2022, dairy farmers will no longer be allowed to use blanket dry-cow treatment across all the cows in their herd – without…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising and it is not just happening at farm level. AMR is linked to increased antibiotic use in both…
Research has shown that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is happening across the world in both humans and animals. This means more and more cows…
With the end of lactation fast approaching, AgriLand asked Glanbia Ireland Veterinary Adviser, Joris Somers, what farmers should be doing now in preparation…
Selective dry cow therapy is a key issue coming at Irish farmers, according to Teagasc dairy specialist Dr. Tom O’Dwyer. O’Dwyer explained why farmers…
With the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the armoury of medications available to farmers when it comes to drying off their cows is…
Farming in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, John and Maria Walsh – along with their three children – milk a herd of approximately 112 cows…
Mastitis can be a costly problem. A straight forward, clinical case costs around €150-200, without taking into account the loss of milk over…
Attention to detail is one of the reasons why Tom Power, Drumhills Farm, Cappagh, Co.Waterford, was the National Winner of the NDC (National…
Farmers are at a crossroads when it comes to antibiotic usage on their farms, UK mastitis expert Peter Edmondson has said. Speaking at…
