Cattle vet Ralph Drouin reflects on how CHECS TB Herd Accreditation could help farmers avoid the stress of twice yearly testing. This advice and farm examples are published by kind permission of Over the Counter.

Putting herd health front and centre on their farm has enabled one Devon couple to bolster their pedigree sales, improve profitability and enhance animal welfare. Simon and Grania Phillips with pedigree Red Ruby Devons Farming near Chulmleigh, North Devon, Grania and Simon Phillips established their Colleton herd of pedigree Red Ruby Devons over 25 years…

Chris Gasson farms a 450-dairy cow unit in Oxon, and controlling Johne’s Disease has meant peace of mind as well as higher value sales of surplus stock. This farmer experience is published by kind permission of the Holstein UK Journal.

“If we can have better stock with less disease, we can improve welfare, be more profitable, be more competitive, and have a stronger reputation post-Brexit” Farmer Abi Reader has a 200-strong herd of Holstein Friesians and Dairy Shorthorns on a year-round calving system. When her herd suddenly started experiencing increased late abortions nine years ago,…