The British dairy industry prides itself on being a world leader and pioneer in terms of cattle welfare.
The health and welfare of all animals in the dairy herd is paramount for profitable and efficient milk production.
The Cattle Information Service offers a range of services to help dairy farmers when it comes to optimising cattle welfare. 4. Maintain a clean parlour – dirty pulsators and vacuum controllers can malfunction and cause teat-end damage which will lead to the spread of infection. Many milk buyers now require their producers to develop an active Health Management Plan with their farm vet to determine the best testing plan.
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