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Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off. In one...
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Dairy advice: Getting the transition period right
As we enter into January and into a new year, the transition period for your cows will need to be...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Drying off: Do not let hygiene slip for final cows
For many spring calving herds, the majority of the herd has been dried off by now. It is important that...
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'Farmers underestimate the cost of lameness' - hoof trimmer
As cows are getting dried off, it is recommended that your cows undergo a routine hoof inspection and trimming to...
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Drying off: Should you milk on the few late calvers?
With milk price constantly on the rise, farmers may be tempted to avoid drying off the late calvers and milk...
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Are antibiotics masking poor drying off techniques?
Many farmers have started drying off first lactation cows and cows that have a poor body condition score (BCS). The...
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Dairy advice: Getting prepared for a smooth drying off
Cows are coming in for winter housing and grazing 2024 is finishing up, which means the next job on the...
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Milk culturing: Know the bacteria on your farm before drying off
Drying off for a number of first lactation cows and thin cows should be only a matter of days away...
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Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Dairy advice: Setting yourself up for a good spring
It is essential to get off to the best possible start for 2025, and the dairy advice is that the...
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Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
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Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
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Seeing out the end of lactation for spring calving cows on a high
We are now entering the final few months of lactation for spring calving cows and the cows are beginning to...
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The importance of giving cows an adequate dry period
Providing cows with a dry period is vital, to allow them to regenerate udder tissue after completing a lactation. Cows...
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Israeli farm trials show potential to reduce antibiotics usage in cows
Mileutis, an Israeli-based biopharmaceutical animal and human health company, has completed a rigorous, randomised, case-controlled, clinical field trial. The results...
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Dairy advice: Drying off cows this autumn
The drying off of cows has begun on many farms, with almost all herds due to begin the process in...
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Dairy advice: Clipping tails ahead of drying off
Clipping tails involves removing excess hair from a cow’s tail. It is a practice done on most dairy farms in...
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Mastitis prevention during the housed period
The dry period can be a high-risk time for cows picking up mastitis-causing infections, which often present early in the...
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Time to BCS your spring-calving cows
Ahead of drying off, it is important to determine the body condition score (BCS) of spring-calving cows. To ensure that...