Average veterinary/animal health costs on dairy farms were 1.16c/L in 2014 (€60 per cow, 5% of total costs), according to Teagasc.

It says controlling veterinary costs is not about simply cutting costs; it can also be about ensuring that you are getting a good return on your investment in animal health.

Small changes may yield big returns, Teagasc says.

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