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...