Rhiannon HandcockMar 24, 20205 minDrying-off: To seal or not to seal?Teat sealing at dry-off was associated with a reduction in the incidence of clinical mastitis compared with no treatment at dry-off.
Guest WriterJul 31, 20196 minCan measures of the cannon bone in cows predict the structure of the shoulder bone?Humeral fractures are an important issue in the NZ dairy sector. The cause of fractures are not yet fully understood.
Rhiannon HandcockJul 4, 20196 minReproduction, hormonal treatments and artificial inseminationFour papers on farmer attitudes, reproductive performance of dairy cows if treated with single or double PG+P4 and AI only in heifers.
Rhiannon HandcockJul 2, 20197 minMastitis and AntimicrobialsFour papers on research around mastitis, dry cow therapy, herd tests and teat seal.