INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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. At Cheshire Farm Vets we have a number of ways that we can support your herd with this and ensure that the quality of the milk produced as well as the quantity meets your contract requirements. 

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, CIS and United, 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. We are also confident using your own on farm systems as we are aware that there are a number available on the market.

Parlour Testing
As part of our investigations, we can independently dynamic test your parlour to investigate vacuum fluctuations and liner slip leading to reluctance to milk and teat damage issues so leading to predisposition to mastitis. 

Mastitis Treatment and Prevention
Dry cow management, parlour hygiene and the environment are critical in maintaining good udder health in your herd. As advisors with a wide range of dry and lactating cow tubes to hand, we can select the best products for you. We are further supported by our in house Mastestest machine which allows for correct tube selection to be achieved. 

Johnes Advisors
At Cheshire Farm Vets we have a number of the team who are trained Johnes Advisors who can help you develop a control plan tailored to your farm as well as completing your annual Johnes assessment. 

As a vet practice we are able to access funding through BVD Stamp it out to push forward BVD eradication on many of our herds. Further to this we are supported by Axiom Labs which offers a full range of lab testing and disease control packages. 

Our team is experienced in developing control and eradication strategies that fit with an individual farm’s needs. This ensures that each farm has a cost effective control and monitoring plan in place for the common infections diseases

To find out more give us a call today, 01270 310 010.