Veterinarians have a crucial role to play in helping dairy farmers increase their herd health and productivity. A newly developed tool can help them identify key management areas for improvement. The tool presents 10 cues that can be used to identify and monitor the health and productivity of a dairy herd. These cues are divided into four main areas: animal health, animal environment, cow comfort, and herd management. By monitoring these cues, veterinarians can help dairy farmers improve their herd health and productivity. This in turn will improve milk quality, farm profitability, and animal welfare.

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source: Phys.org