Dairy production: maintaining the focus on mastitis prevention

Geraghty, T. (2013) Dairy production: maintaining the focus on mastitis prevention. Veterinary Record, 173(13), pp. 314-315. (doi: 10.1136/vr.f5851)

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Abstract

Achieving a margin over investment in dairy production is exceptionally challenging and is likely to remain so in coming years. Regular veterinary input on dairy farms, frequently structured around a routine visit to assist with fertility management, is common in the UK. In addition to this service, cattle veterinarians are asked to provide analysis and advice on improving herd management to minimise disease occurrence and optimise production. Knowledge and understanding of the long-term production losses associated with clinical and subclinical disease are required to facilitate provision of this service and to positively influence on-farm decision-making.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Geraghty, Mr Timothy
Authors: Geraghty, T.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Veterinary Record
Publisher:B M J Group
ISSN:0042-4900
ISSN (Online):2042-7670

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