Health

Milking a herd with a high proportion of heifers can be stressful for cattle – and staff. But a new natural bovine pheromone product is...

We spoke to the winners of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s global Optimax Award to find out how the tool has made a real difference...

Survey responses reveal the challenges faced when looking to improve and maintain hoof health, as well as myriad opportunities to prevent...

On-farm bacteriology is the key to improving the efficiency of antibiotic use and the effective treatment of clinical and sub-clinical...

A recent project highlighted producers’ preferred learning styles and the secrets to engagement successes when it comes to maximising...

Changing how the task of mobility scoring is viewed by producers will open up opportunities to improve foot health and reduce lameness...

Reviewing calf rearing and management protocols, including vaccination policies and lung scanning, has reduced the impact of pneumonia...

This year’s wet weather has thrown worm control plans into confusion, making monitoring stock even more crucial. We spoke to a vet to...

Increased rodent activity is expected this year due to the recent usually warm and wet conditions. So how can producers reduce the risk...

Adapt your grazing plans Grazing management is a key component of parasite control, but waterlogged and flooded fields this spring may...

Responsible use of antibiotics requires an evidenced-based approach to target cows that will benefit from treatment – and a name change....

A team approach is keeping tabs on disease data and ensuring that herd health ‘heads north’ and infection levels ‘head south’ on one...

Investing in milking robots, and other labour-saving automated tech, has helped one family-run unit improve milk yields and cow health....

Taking steps to improve cow-house ventilation, using AI and the latest environmental control equipment, can help to mitigate the impact...

Tips for turnout At turnout, calves and heifers are particularly susceptible to gutworm infections, which can have a significant negative...

This year’s national BVD survey is set to highlight areas where management and careful vaccination planning can come together to take...

Research has revealed that bovine coronavirus is playing a critical role in causing respiratory disease in calves and cattle. But the...

Taking a more systematic approach to tackling endemic bovine TB could mirror the progress achieved by UK herds enrolled in Johne’s...

We offer important pointers on how to take timely action to protect dairy cattle from parasites, and their associated health and...

AHDB’s ongoing Healthy Feet Programme continues to take steps to improve cow health and welfare, and business’ bottom lines. Here we find...

Increased milk frequency and greater precision offered by robotic milking has many udder-health benefits, providing herd management and...

Taking a whole-herd approach with footbathing, to include heifers and dry cows, is key to tackling digital dermatitis. A leading...

Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter stresses the importance of optimising the calf environment to help prevent pneumonia. Pneumonia is a...

There’s been good progress made when it comes to Johne’s control, but there’s still more to do. We spoke to two vets to find out more...

Westpoint Farm Vets’ Tim Potter outlines how herd health planning – and regular reviews – are key to continuing to reduce antibiotic use...

Producers and vets are working together to vaccinate badgers against bovine TB in East Sussex. We find out more about the project and...

The launch of a new vaccine against calf scour underlines why colostrum really is king when it comes to protecting newborn calves. So...

Stress is bad for us - we know that. And it also has a negative impact on cow health, fertility and productivity. We spoke to a leading...

Latest research has shown that resistance to lameness can be bred into cows more easily than previously thought. And now researchers and...

Is scouring cause for concern on your unit? We look at some key areas where easy wins can be put in place to help reduce the incidence of...

Automating mobility and condition scoring using a 3D camera is proving a success for the furthest easterly dairy unit in the UK,...