Lame cows continue to be among the three main problems on New Zealand dairy farms together with mastitis and infertility. It is possible to have very low lameness in a herd by understanding the causes of the different foot lesions and by putting into place certain management practices that will reduce foot wear.

LAMENESS COURSES March 2012 Stamping Out Lameness Seminars There will be a lameness workshop for recent graduates in March this year. Two Day Workshop - "Stamping Out Lameness". This is for recent graduates who want to get a "kick start" into treatment and prevention of lameness. Dates: March 26th and 27th at Inglewood Vet Services. Cost: $950 + GST For more information: click here: Seminars Or Contact Us

New DVD on Cow Flow “Cow Flow on the Dairy Farm” (Circulación de los animales en el tambo) 2010 Edition with Neil Chesterton BVSc. Cost $135 This is an all new DVD on Cow Flow. It contains a section on cow behaviour and lots of practical ideas and tips on achieving good cow flow. Also included is a supplementary disc on Extra Handling, and a pocket book guide. Go to Cow Flow DVD above for more information. Or Contact us

Lameness Roadshow around New Zealand Neil will be travelling around New Zealand during March this year. He will be speaking on all aspects of lameness and particularly on cow behaviour and cow flow. management-guidelines.pdf | 12-cow-behaviours-and-cow-flow.pdf

Updated August 1st, 2011