• Herdowners can view which Herd Health programme they are subscribed to.

• Test results for the last 4 tests are available for each disease with results colour coded for ease of interpretation.

• FarmOps will alert you if new results are available.

• Liver Fluke is also analysed in FarmOps over the dry period, giving valuable information on the effectiveness of the Liver Fluke control strategy. 

All dairy farmers who are Munster Bovine Herd Health customers will benefit. This module in FarmOps really brings the Herd Health Programme to life for the herd owner and will help achieve better outcomes for our customers.

Munster Bovine’s Vet team can harness the historical Herd Health information available in FarmOps which will facilitate a more informed one to one Herd Health Advisory end of year Vet meeting. Rather than looking at a point in time, all herd disease history can be taken into consideration and the best recommendations can be made. 

The programme emphasises proactive measures to prevent diseases rather than solely relying on treatment. By implementing vaccination protocols and regular health monitoring dairy farmers can minimize the risk of disease outbreaks within their herds. This leads to reduced production losses, lower veterinary costs, and improved animal welfare. 

The essence of the programme is early disease detection. Early detection allows for prompt treatment and management, increasing the chances of a successful recovery and minimising the spread of infectious diseases. Timely intervention helps maintain the health and productivity of individual animals and the entire herd. 

The herd health programme prioritises animal welfare by ensuring that cows receive appropriate care, nutrition, and treatments. Improved animal welfare not only benefits the cows' quality of life but also contributes to better productivity and longevity. 

Healthy cows are more likely to have higher milk production, better reproductive performance, and improved growth rates. By maximizing productivity, farmers can increase their profitability without expanding the herd size, thus utilizing resources more efficiently and reducing environmental impacts. 

The programme aims to ensure the long-term viability of farms by minimising the risk of disease outbreaks and production losses. By implementing preventive measures and early disease detection protocols, farmers can safeguard their herds' health, maintain consistent milk production, and reduce financial risks. This contributes to the economic sustainability and resilience of the farm operation. 

Knowing that your cows are healthy and performing as they should offers huge reassurance to herdowners.