mastitis

I have a ewe with mastitis who has already been treated with one dose of OxyTetracycline. Though her udder is improving, I have plans to retreat at the 48 hour mark. Has anyone else had issues or adverse reactions with a second dose of OxyTetracycline (LA200) for mastitis?

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I rear calves and have a growing family who drink vast volumes of milk…. Rather than spend huge amounts on milk powder and equally big sums on the milkman I’ve had a mad thought- how about a couple of house cows? I feed the calves twice a day so milking a couple of cows wouldn’t be too much of...

Hi folks, we have a sixteen acre croft in the Inner Hebrides of generally good permanent pasture where we keep four acres to make haylage, the remaining twelve is for thirteen mule ewes and one tup along with three beef cows and annually born calves. The three cows leave the croft to be bulled...

I’ve been using Delaval Blockade for over 10years with excellent results but just priced some up and at £725 for 200litres (with a further price rise expected) I’ve about fallen off my chair in shock! I understand that Iodine has gone up a lot but surely not to that extent? What other barrier...

Had a big spike in scc at our last milk recording. 20% of the cows above 250, bulk was running at 140-170, but has spiked now and clinicals are starting to show. My theory is when there on lots of silage they seem to spend more time lying down in the field on there own sh!te and less time...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland With calves now at grass the calf sheds on dairy farms should be empty, which makes it a good time to clean and disinfect them. The last few months on farms have been busy, with calving quickly turning into breeding and first-cut silage also thrown in...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Could employing faecal egg counts on farms to determine the correct time for dosing actually be aiding the spread of parasites on farms? Should farmers instead be dosing livestock while egg counts are low to prevent increased burdens and stop them...

I've been looking into connected collars for my herd and I'm seeing healths alerts being advertised by many companies. But is this actually useful?

Just had 3 case of bloody milk in 2 weeks, a few clots of mastitis in one. Used uddermint on the first 2 and it soon cleared up. Any ideas on cause? In 68 milkers so it's quite a high proportion. Not seen it mid lactation before, only in fresh calvers. Cheers

Welcome to the latest issue of the RH&W newsletter. It has been a busy month for the farming sector across the UK with high temperatures and heat waves ensuring the silage and haylage season has been in full swing. However, it’s also important during high temperatures to consider the health and...

As the title. Currently thinking 1% enough for the water just but keeps options open and easy for Lely collector in the future. Or should it be nearer 1.5-2. looking at 100m shed.

4 days ago we brough home a 4 Year old Jersey cow. It was about a 2 hour journey from the farm we purchased here from. While at the farm they showed us how the milk machine worked on her (took about 7 litres out of her). They would normally milk her once a day in the evening. One day later...

Dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the supply chain have collaborated through Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) to create the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy for the next five years. The strategy is designed to help the industry show progress in animal welfare by 2028...

Was chatting to a dairy farmer last week. He was saying his cost of production was pushing towards 40ppl, but was receiving 35p for his milk. He was hoping costs were slowly dropping, although was stuck on a nasty electricity price. Know it's a piece of string question, but where do you recon...

Ruminant sector unites in vision for improved dairy cattle welfare by 2028 We are calling on everyone involved in the UK dairy sector – from farmers and vets, to advisers, and milk processors – to unite in support of the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy for 2023-2028. The strategy...

I’ve seen Agsenze on farm although never got a detailed view. See now we have Cattleeye aswell.Does anyone have any of these systems that could input some thoughts and experiences? Think it’s something that could benefit us at home albeit when milk’s at a more sustainable price. Tia

Industry reports estimate that the loss of milk production, associated veterinary costs and premature culling costs £334 per case of mastitis An agri-tech firm has identified a new early standard for mastitis detection – 'Level Zero' – which it says will enhance cattle welfare and reduce...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has collaborated with dairy farmers, vets and industry representatives to create the new UK dairy cattle welfare strategy for 2023-2028. The strategy has been designed to help the industry show progress in animal...

Dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals right across the whole supply chain have collaborated through Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) to create the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy for 2023-2028. The strategy, which has now been launched is designed to help the industry show...