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Dairy Cattle Herd Health

Having healthy cows is the backbone to good productivity and a profitable herd. Specific information on some of the key diseases and health issues affecting dairy cattle can be found in this section along with useful links on cattle diseases and UK guidance.

Dairy cows eating

Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - Cattle Interventions

Managing Johne’s Disease Within Your Herd

Uterine Prolapse in Dairy Cattle

Beef Cattle Grazing grass

Disease Management

How to Spot Q Fever and What Actions to Take

Mastitis & Antibiotic Use

Parasite Health

Lameness

Useful information

Read more

https://www.cattleparasites.org.uk/

https://www.nadis.org.uk/disease-a-z/cattle/

http://www.actionjohnesuk.org/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cattle-health

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120112/premium_cattle_health_scheme

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