Water Quality & Udder Health

Private water sources are a great way to lower water costs on dairy farms, but failure to routinely monitor and address water quality issues can lead to problems with udder health. As such, it’s vital that any non-mains water sources used in and around the parlour are tested for bacteria levels every 6 to 12 months. This dairy insight looks at the risks surrounding private water supplies, potential issues with mains water, how to monitor contamination and how to address any problems that arise.

Issued 29^th April 2021

About Kingshay insight publications

insight publications replace the Farming Notes which have been produced by Kingshay since 1991, publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings which now include dairy insight, business insight and research insight, provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our insight publications is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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