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Antibiotic use is under increased pressure because any time we use antibiotics there is an increased risk of bacteria developing resistance.

A New Zealand company providing mastitis diagnostic tools for dairy farmers has announced an over-subscribed capital round to support the continued development and international growth of the business.

Machine cleaning systems maintain milk quality by aiming to remove all milk residues from the plant and destroying any resident bacteria.

Milk quality is a key driver of value for Fonterra.

Milk cooling affects milk quality: the quicker milk is cooled after milking, the better the quality when it is collected from the farm.

At the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period that is sufficiently long to allow the udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate.

Farmers must assess the milk cooling systems on a regular basis to ensure it meets requirements set out by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).

The Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Code of Practice for the design and operation of Farm Dairies introduced new milk cooling standards over two years ago.

Refrigeration is a key element in ensuring milk is cooled and stored at the correct temperature and there are a range a range of products and solutions for dairy farms of varying sizes.

For Southland dairy farmers Ferdinand Vries and Stacey Young, running an environmentally friendly operation has become top priority in recent years.