While cases of mastitis are falling on a national level, producers should not take their eye off the ball when it comes to udder health in and around the transition period
Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm
A focus on improving cow space and comfort, has helped the Pattinson family reduce clinical mastitis cases on-farm
Dr James Breen, a veterinary consultant from Map of Ag and associate professor at the University of Nottingham, offers advice on best practice to control cell counts
Emily Gray, 21, is a fourth-year agriculture student at Harper Adams University from Amble in Northumberland
The type of bacteria and stage of lactation can significantly impact the true cost of mastitis cases
Reduced lameness, better udder health and improved cow comfort are key outcomes of an early-stage review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028
A Welsh dairy farming couple have almost halved their antibiotic usage since introducing an advanced health management system
With summer approaching, Emma Puddy, farm services specialist at Kingshay – part of the VetPartners group - warns about increased mastitis risk during warmer months
Aberystwyth University student Hattie Bryett writes about why a career path in farming is rewarding and why she wants to help educate and inspire more people to join the sector in the future