Dairy
Do you know how much high SCC is costing you?
If your somatic cell count (SCC) is beginning to creep up at this time of the year, it should not...
Mastitis
Dairy
Dairy advice: Consistency and hygiene crucial for milking routine
A consistent and hygienic milking routine is vital at this time of the year in order to produce high-quality milk,...
Dairy
Dairy advice: The importance of teat spraying
During this time of year, farmers often place an emphasis on holding their protein and fat percentages. Doing so is...
Dairy
Identifying problem cows during the mid-lactation
Reviewing herd performance and identifying problem cows is now essential as farmers approach the mid-lactation stage. There is now a...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Controlling cell count during mid-lactation
It is vital for a farmer to prioritise controlling somatic cell count (SCC), as it is a key a element...
Dairy Technical
Post-milking teat disinfectant crucial during spring
The use of a post-milking teat disinfectant is an important step in preventing mastitis and cell count issues within a...
Dairy Technical
Milk recording: Is it time to complete the first of 2024?
Milk recordings are a useful tool used by dairy farmers for understanding and keeping control of cell counts on farms....
Dairy Technical
Keeping cell counts under control during early lactation
The majority of dairy farms are now in the depths of the calving season, but a focus needs to be...
Dairy Technical
Keeping E. coli mastitis at bay in freshly-calved cows
Shortly after calving is a high risk period for Eacherichia coli (E. coli) mastitis, which is commonly associated with severe toxic...
Dairy Technical
CMT and its role in controlling cell counts this spring
The California mastitis test (CMT) potentially has an important role to play when it comes to controlling cell counts on your...
Dairy Technical
How the use of brisket boards prevents mastitis
Dirty cubicles could be a sign that the brisket boards within your cubicle shed are incorrectly positioned. During the housed...
Dairy Technical
Drying-off: Maintaining standards for final cows
The drying-off of cows is ongoing on farms, with many farms now approaching the final few cows that are still...
Dairy Technical
Winter-milk: Keeping cell counts under-control
Managing cell counts within herds can be a challenge at times, particularly in herds that are producing milk off cubicles....
Dairy Technical
Drying-off: Selecting the correct dates for cows
Drying-off is going to be the next major event to occur on most dairy farms. There are a number of...
Dairy Technical
Drying-off: Getting to know the bacteria on your farm
Ahead of drying-off cows, which on many farms will begin later this month, it is a good idea to determine...
Dairy Technical
Controlling heifer mastitis on dairy farms this winter
Heifer mastitis can be an issue on some farms, with heifers often calving down with cases or developing them shortly...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Reviewing your milking routine
An effective milking routine is vital for a dairy farm to ensure that the highest quality milk possible is delivered...
N.Ireland
Can smart-tech help detect disease in dairy cows earlier?
Researchers from the University of Bristol (UoB) have received funding to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to...