Cattle health

Practical guidance to support animal wellbeing, prevent common health issues, and maintain productive, healthy cattle. Learn how to recognise potential problems early and create the conditions needed for long-term herd health.

Cattle Health

4 articlesin Cattle health


Farmer holding a handful of maize silage, a common source of mycotoxins in cattle feed

Mycotoxins in cattle feed: Effects on cow health, milk yield and fertility

Discover how mycotoxins affect dairy and beef cattle, reduce productivity and fertility, and how effective feed management can help protect herd health and farm profitability.

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DairySafe Liver

Ketosis in cows: causes, signs, liver health risks

Learn how energy deficits around calving can trigger ketosis and fatty liver, and how early detection, targeted nutrition and liver support can protect cow health, fertility and performance.

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Hoofs of a cow

Hoof health in dairy cows: feeding, care, prevention

Learn how balanced nutrition, healthy rumen function, proper hoof care, hygiene and comfortable housing can help prevent lameness, strengthen hoof quality and protect milk yield and herd profitability.

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Heat Stress

Cattle heat stress: signs, impact, prevention tips

Learn how to recognise heat stress in cows and calves and prevent its effects on feed intake, milk production, fertility, rumen health and overall performance through proper water supply, housing and feeding management.

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