Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Developments in veterinary herd health programmes on dairy farms: a review.
- Journal:
- The veterinary quarterly
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Noordhuizen, J P & Wentink, G H
- Affiliation:
- Department of Farm Animal Health · Netherlands
Plain-English summary
This article looks at how dairy farms have improved their herd health programs over the years. It highlights the importance of using specific protocols and monitoring to manage the health and production of the cows. The review also discusses the need to combine these health programs with data-driven methods to better understand and manage risks. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of quality assurance in the dairy industry and suggests ways to improve quality management. Overall, the article stresses that integrating veterinary care with quality management is crucial for the health of dairy herds.
Abstract
This review article addresses some major developments in herd health programmes for dairy farms over the last decades. It focuses particularly on herd health and production management programmes that use protocols and monitoring activities. The article further emphasizes the need for merging herd health programmes with quantitative epidemiological principles and methods. Subsequently, this article points to the latest developments regarding quality assurance in the dairy sector and some quality management methods. Quality should be regarded in its broadest sense. The importance of integrating veterinary herd health programmes and quality (risk) management support at a dairy farm level is stressed. Examples are provided.
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