51AVÊÓÆµ

Targeting foot health in the dry cow group improves overall dairy herd health and performance

Frequent footbathing of dry cows combined with preventive foot trimming is enabling digital dermatitis incidence to be maintained at the 2% level at Marcross 51AVÊÓÆµin the Vale of Glamorgan

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
clock • 4 min read
Tony and Hopkin Evans
Image:

Tony and Hopkin Evans

Previously, Hopkin Evans who farms a 180-cow Holstein herd alongside his father Tony at Marcross 51AVÊÓÆµin the Vale of Glamorgan, was buying 24 cans of oxytetracycline spray at one go to treat digital dermatitis....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Dairy

Opinion: Keep doing the rain dance

Opinion: Keep doing the rain dance

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon talks of continued dry weather and its impact on British Ag

Katie Fallon
clock 19 August 2026 • 2 min read
The roots of regenerative dairy success

The roots of regenerative dairy success

In North Staffordshire, dairy farmer Peter Woodward has put soil at the centre of his business to improve forage, herd health and profitability, which led to being shortlisted for one of VetPartners Sustainable Farming Awards

Dairy Farmer
clock 19 August 2026 • 7 min read
AHDB reveals its latest bull proofs ranked on Profitable Lifetime Index

AHDB reveals its latest bull proofs ranked on Profitable Lifetime Index

There is a new number one bull in the latest AHDB young sire evaluations – Genosource Jumpstart P – transmitting 56.8kg (+0.28%) fat and 35.9kg (+0.12%) protein, alongside a favourable Mastitis Index of -2, earning it a PLI of £919

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 August 2026 • 7 min read