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Clean udders will keep disease away

Cows with healthy udders have less mastitis, produce more and are easier to milk.

When we know, we’ll tell you — Fonterra

As an investor in Beingmate, Fonterra only has access to publicly available information on the company’s performance.

Fonterra says it is committed to being transparent with farmer shareholders on its Beingmate investment.

Fonterra heading for financial disaster in China — expert

Fonterra is heading for a bigger financial disaster over its shaky investment in Chinese company Beingmate, says Chinese dairy expert Jane Li.

M. bovis testing coming to your farm

Mid-Canterbury farmers collect their milk sampling pack.

Testing for bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis is being stepped up around the country.

Systematic approach to keep mastitis at bay

With clinical mastitis, a good operator will generally pick up cases as they present.

Mastitis. We've all seen it and our cows continue to get it. It is undoubtedly the biggest animal health issue we face onfarm and costs the industry millions of dollars. But what exactly is mastitis?

Correct teat cup liners will keep cows healthy and happy

The teat cup liner has a large influence on milking performance, udder and teat health.

The teat cup liner is the only component of the milking machine that comes into contact with the cow’s teat. It has a large influence on milking performance, udder and teat health.

Grading the white gold

We have all had to deal with milk quality issues onfarm at some stage in our farming careers – whether it be a freezing point grade or high bulk somatics on the first pick-up or perhaps an antibiotic scare during the season.

Genetics help give cows good udders, nice rumps

Mathew Karl says good genetics has paid off.

Mathew Karl left his job as a bricklayer to become a dairy farmer seven years ago, and it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

Remember the good old days of 4% empty rates?

Thinking back over the last 15 seasons or so, the average dairy herd in New Zealand had a targeted empty rate about the 4% mark. Today, 4% seems unachievable.