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The quality of the milk you produce is becoming increasingly important with regard to the price and ability to sell it. A healthy udder during the dry period and throughout a cow's lactation is necessary for optimal production and acceptable somatic cell counts. Good mastitis control and hygienic production are needed to achieve TBC targets.
Monitoring and Management
Continual monitoring and assessment of the udder health of your herd is required throughout the year. With the aid of the Interherd management program, in conjunction with NMR Herd Companion, we are able to provide you with monthly reports highlighting early sub clinical infections and problem high cell count cows, and give advise on how to reduce your bulk milk somatic cell counts.
Mastitis Treatment and Prevention
Dry cow management, parlour hygiene and the environment are critical in maintaining good udder health in your herd. As independent advisors with a wide range of dry and lactating cow tubes to hand, we can select the best products for you.
Troubleshooting
If your bulk milk somatic cell count or bactoscan are too high, or you have a surge in clinical mastitis cases then we have both the experience and necessary equipment to carry out a full on farm investigation. This service includes:
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Analysis of records and milk recording data
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Environmental assessment
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Observation of milking technique
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Teat scoring
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Static and dynamic tests of machine function
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Sampling cows for milk microbiology
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Bulk tank and individual cow bacteriology +/- antibiotic sensitivity
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Interpretation of results
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Full written report on findings
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Follow up discussion on farm with team involved
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Continued support to maintain milk quality
In an emergency please telephone (01793) 522483 (24hrs).
Drove Veterinary Hospital, 252 Croft Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 4RW. |
