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There is a strong association between antimicrobial consumption in livestock with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in consumers’ and politicians’ mind leading to an incredible societal pressure.

A cow that is reluctant to lie down will spend less time resting and more time standing, which can cause all sorts of problems. See: the consequences of uncomfortable cubicles…

Milk samples for culture and sensitivity testing of the mastitis-causing agents is an essential part of mastitis control. Milk sample testing provides added value, but so does the veterinary interpretation…

For farmers and farm workers treatment plans provide guidance for the right approach to sick cows, for example how to deal with a cow with clinical mastitis. They also reduce…

A machine that milks well is the farmer’s most valuable tool. It is used more than any other piece of equipment on the farm and is responsible for generating most…

Milking is an art – but one that can be learned. Every milker should know what to do and when. Each cow should be milked in exactly the same manner,…

The aim of milking is: ‘to collect excellent quality milk as a safe nutritional product for humans, and to keep each cow and her udder healthy and comfortable’. The three…

This five-point plan will guide you in your approach to tackling mastitis in a methodical way. It was developed by an international team of udder health specialists, veterinary practitioners, dairy…

This is the first of a series of blogs on udder health. This blog serves as an introduction, later blogs will cover practical information and solutions that you as a vet can provide to your dairy farmers. As an introduction, here are five important points they should understand.

Heat stress in cows will lead to physical problems caused by a rise in her body temperature. This is due to her inability to lose body heat which can be…