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Detect dirty cows early

Dirty cows cost you income by not cycling or conceiving, leading to fewer days in milk and a higher empty …

Copper deficiency in cattle

copper deficiency

Copper levels have to be low for several months before deficiency signs are noted, so the aim is to maintain …

Strategies for reducing environmental mastitis

environmental mastitis

Some strategies that can help reduce environmental mastitis are: Teat Spraying – all quarters, every milking, all season. Cover the …

Jamie Woods

Director & Production Animal Vet

Susie Soulsby

Companion Animal Vet

Angus Campbell

Director & Production/Companion Animal Vet

Jo Dufuar

Companion Animal Vet

Body condition dry off targets

With herds (hopefully) drying off in April or May, NOW is the time to assess condition score and ensure your …

Codes of welfare and cultural care

With Bob Kerridge entering the area of cultural care or abuse of animals I thought I would stick my neck …

Lameness in cattle

lameness in cattle

Wet conditions do not necessarily markedly increase lameness, though can often be a factor, and are more often blamed! Problems …