Health of herd is of primary importance

There are many health problems recurring each year on dairy farms. For many years, leptospirosis is present in the vast majority of dairy herds, especially in large open herds.

Vaccination against this disease has become routine; it can cause serious human health problems and every herd should be vaccinated.

Mastitis, lameness; parasites and metabolic diseases are constant threats, but can be kept under control in well-managed herds. All aspects of the Teagasc mastitis control programme should be careful-ly followed.