Contents tagged with Dairy

24 November 2021

Precision technologies for mobility scoring dairy herds

10 June 2022

When choosing a footbath design suitable for your herd, there are pros and cons to consider for each. Find out more and view diagrams of ideal narrow and wide footbath designs.

10 June 2022

How often should you footbath your cows, and how can you make it easier to incorporate footbathing into your normal routine? This page shows you how to make your footbath easy to use.

10 June 2022

It’s vital to know the volume of your footbath so you use the correct amount of chemical. This page explains recommended dilution rates and how to calculate how much you need.

24 November 2021

Reducing the use of Veterinary Medicines

24 November 2021

Information on helminth infections in dairy cattle

17 October 2023

Footbaths are essential for disinfecting cows’ feet and preventing the spread of digital dermatitis. Work through these pages to find out how to improve your footbath design and use.

17 September 2021

Charlie Russell is Estate Factor and Farms Manager for Glenapp – a rural business near Stranraer where one of the challenges is usually to cope with over 1,500 mm annual rainfall, and this year turned into coping with a six-week drought.

29 July 2021

Genetic selection of cattle for reduced bovine Tuberculosis transmission

16 November 2023

Herd genetic reports help you see the breeding potential of your milking cows and youngstock through their genetic index, trait and inbreeding values.

27 September 2021

Learn how to select dairy beef cattle for slaughter, plus handling guidance to maintain the meat’s quality.

27 September 2021

Learn the essential health checks for growing and finishing dairy cattle.

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