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Dairy advice: Achieving body condition score targets by calving
With only 10 weeks left until the month of February, the focus is slowly turning – on spring-calving dairy farms...
Drying Off
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Why is it important to give cows an adequate dry period?
Many spring-calving dairy farmers have – or should have – begun to dry-off cows; however, usually during this time of...
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15 steps to get the best results at drying off
“50% of all clinical mastitis cases, in the first 100 days of the next lactation, can be linked back to...
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Who should consider selective dry cow therapy and why?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising and it is not just happening at farm level. AMR is linked to increased antibiotic...
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Research shows the effectiveness of selective dry cow therapy
Research has shown that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is happening across the world in both humans and animals. This means more...
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14 steps to get the best results at drying off
The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry...
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80% of cow health problems linked to dry cow management
Dairy farmers are being reminded of the important role of dry cow management, in particular nutrition, when looking to secure...
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Does it pay to teat seal cows at drying off?
An Irish dairy farm consisting of 100 cows can save over €2,000 by teat sealing cows at drying off. This...
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'Correct drying off influences mastitis levels in the herd for the next 6-12 months'
Drying off is a key time for mastitis control on dairy farms, as it can influence the mastitis level in...
