Finding a new normal for mastitis

01 October 2012

Waikato dairy farmers Stewart and Kathryn Anderson no longer dread late night phone calls from their milk supply company.

Project highlights how to fix mastitis

01 October 2012

A Bay of Plenty project has shown it's possible to reduce mastitis, given the right tools, a plan and a team that's motivated to change.

Mastitis focus adds value

01 October 2012

A new tool will provide dairy farmers with a clearer picture of their herd's udder health, enabling them to act faster and more effectively to reduce mastitis levels.

Preventing mastitis in early lactation

02 August 2012

Teats need extra care and attention in spring to protect cows from mastitis.

Forage herbs for summer feed

01 July 2012

Ryegrass growth can be seriously limited in areas prone to summer dry conditions without irrigation. Are there other forage species that could be integrated into farming systems to fill the summer feed gap?

The best preparation you can do

05 June 2012

The dry period is an opportunity to ‘prep’ the cow for the coming lactation. General guidance is given here on what should be done, why and when.

Dry cow treatment - how can it be used?

04 April 2012

The development of dry cow treatment and the different options in use.

Changing how we use antibiotics

05 March 2012

Despite huge successes, antibiotic use in food production animals is increasingly problematic.

Healthy Udder can help the whole farm team

01 October 2011

SmartSAMM Healthy Udder can help you and your team work better to prevent, find and treat mastitis.

Healthy Udder gets it right, first time

01 October 2011

It was a costly, yet simple mistake that led to Te Awamutu farm manager Don Hunt implementing a system based on Healthy Udder.

Mythbuster: condition score gain

The myth: Cows are more efficient at gaining condition while lactation than when dry.

The how-to guide for dry cow therapy

01 March 2011

Dry cow treatments are an effective part of a dry cow management plan.