AI technology reduces antibiotic treatment in dairy cows Detecting the early signs of sickness as well as quick recovery of cows is key for animal health, welfare and a...
Research: New treatments to combat endometritis We look at the latest research on new treatments for this infection, which causes discharge and fertility...
Scotland: Lower incidences of mastitis in cows on SDCT Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) in a bid to minimise the use of...
Treating mastitis without using antibiotics Reducing the use of antibiotics on livestock farms has become a new goal, particularly in the dairy industry,...
World Dairy Expo 2019 fast approaching The World Dairy Expo (WDE) is again on the horizon (1 – 5 October 2019), the Expo will take place in Madison,...
We’re wasting milk and antibiotics on mastitis Don’t you just hate that first lactating heifer with mastitis? In this blog I will explain what you can do about...
Timing: A top priority in E. coli induced mastitis Cows infected with E. coli can get severely ill. Rapid intervention with supporting therapy should be a top...
More UK farmers should use a health plan This month, Defra announced that the number of livestock producers with a farm health plan had decreased to 73%...
Zoetis: Shift from treatment to prevention The issue of antibiotic resistance caused by misuse and over-use of antibiotics in livestock, is subject to...
Indian dairy: Big, but still traditional India is the largest dairy producer in the world. At the same time, dairy farming is complicated in this...
Diarrhoea? Egg powder to the rescue Another tool to reduce the use of antibiotics is the use of immunoglobulins from eggs. Trials showed that this...
Russia: Anxiety over new antibiotic residues law The Russian food industry has released alarm signals about new requirements on antibiotic residues in meat and...
Germany: Selective dry cow therapy is possible Careful management and cleanliness prove key to the success of selective dry cow therapy programmes.
Rapid diagnostic test for mastitis developed A rapid diagnostic test for bovine mastitis is being developed. The test can be used on the farm, to identify...
Dutch farmer (28): Focus on less antibiotics A young Dutch dairy farmer says he recognises that continued use of antibiotics on his cows in the future is...
UK vet addresses need to reduce antibiotics Voluntary reductions in the use of Critically Important Antibiotics (CIAs) must be accelerated to future-proof...
Dutch dairy sector reduces antibiotic use In 2016, the Dutch dairy sector realised a further reduction of total antibiotics, compared to the year before.
"The working relationship between farmer and vet is vital" Dairy Global talked to John Fishwick from the British Veterinary Association about the current animal health...
In the eye of the veterinary storm The year 2017 will be a challenging one for Dr Joachim Hasenmaier, member of the board of managing directors at...
Mastitis prevention with mammary probiotics New research shows that the cow’s own lactic acid bacteria, isolated from the bacteria in the mammary gland,...
Mastitis control starts with a healthy udder The need to fight mastitis with a reduced amount of antibiotics is growing. Certain supplements, when applied to...
After decades of mastitis research, there are still a lot... Despite years of research on mastitis and udder health, there are still many facets that need further...