With lameness estimated to cost approximately £10,000 per 100 cows in herds with an average level of lameness, it represents one of the areas dairy farmers can target to reduce costs and benefit from improved herd health and fertility. Work carried out by Dairyco showed that farmers who footbath all year around have 75% less lameness than those who don’t footbath.
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High copper levels confirmed in UK soil
Recent independent research in the US has shown that copper from copper sulphate footbaths is contributing to high copper levels in soil. Soil tests carried out by Provita in the UK using an independent UKSTA approved lab has shown copper levels to be too high, see graph. It is strongly recommended that farmers who have … Read more
Formalin classified as carcinogenic
The UN body IARC has classified Formalin as a class 1 carcinogen since 2004. This year the EU has classified it as a mutagen and a carcinogen 1B. This will have implications for farmers using this very dangerous chemical. Additionally they should check its suitability under HACCP and COSHH or consult their insurance company.
Unique Sales Vacancy
In line with significant expansion, Provita are recruiting for a Sales Account Managers to join their dynamic team. Sales Account Manager GB South, deadline 31st January 2013 This position will be based in south GB working from home. The role will involve calling with agricultural merchants, veterinarians, wholesalers and farmers. The successful candidate will be required … Read more
Hoofsure Endurance – what the industry is saying
Provita is obviously keen to promote the benefits of Hoofsure Endurance.However, there are large numbers of milk producers who are more than ready to endorse its effectiveness, courtesy of the experience gained by using the product on their own farms. “We traditionally footbath the milking herd Monday through to Friday, after morning and evening milkings. … Read more
What’s new from Provita at Winter Fair 2012
Provita has confirmed that it will be introducing a number of new products at next week’s Winter Fair. ProVitaMin is a new range of chelated minerals, vitamins and trace elements in an ultra-concentrated liquid drench form. The cattle drench format contains all the essential chelated minerals, vitamins and trace element that cows need at calving … Read more
Talks by Roger Blowey on the latest knowledge in reducing lameness in dairy cattle
Provita, Pfizer and Moore Concrete have organised three free talks by Roger Blowey on the latest knowledge in reducing lameness in dairy cattle. Lameness is estimated to cost £9,900 per 100 dairy cows, (Defra 2007) and is one of the biggest problems within the industry. These meetings represent a tremendous opportunity for milk producers to … Read more
Visit Provita at Livestock 2012 4th & 5th September
Livestock 2012 4th and 5th September, NEC, Birmingham, UK Organised by RABDF, Livestock 2012 is the leading event for the livestock sector in the UK. It attracts more than 16,000 visitors a year and presents a unique opportunity for farmers, herdsmen, consultants, processors and retailers from all over the world to see the best dairy … Read more
Regular Footbathing helps to prevent Lameness in Sheep
Denver McCall, from Madden in Co Armagh, runs a 400 strong flock of Spring lambing Suffolk cross Mule ewes. “We use a selection of Texel tips to produce a high quality finished lamb,” Denver confirmed to Farming Life. Denver believes that total attention to detail is the key to successful sheep production. To this end, … Read more
‘Advance’ silage inoculant – independent trials confirm its many benefits
One thing we are not blessed with in Northern Ireland is predictable weather. We have just ‘endured’ one of the coolest and wettest spring seasons on record. However, we could all be complaining about a drought before the end of June, such are the vagaries of our climate. Grass silage is the most important forage … Read more