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Neil Birkett writes a monthly column in Dairy Farmer Magazine offering helpful tips for farmers - here are some of the previous topics. Please click the links to view the columns in a separate window.
Proper preparation prevents ...!!! - March 2013
Are Sand Cubicles the Best???? - February 2013
Keeping the dry cows safe - January 2013
Keep milk in the tank - keep the cow in the herd - December 2012
There's dangers lurking in them there cubicle beds - November 2012
A great start for calves is as good as gold - October 2012
Set mastitis goals - plan ahead - seek advice - September 2012
Selenium support for dry cows - August 2012 Tweet
Hygiene, Hygiene, Hygiene - July 2012 Tweet
Streptococcus uberis Another Cowman's Curse - June 2012
Staphylococcus aureus - The Cowman's Curse - May 2012
Protecting the Dairy Cow from Milk Fever - April 2012
Protecting the Dry Cow from Infection - March 2012
Targeted Dry Cow Nutritional Support Boost Calf Viability - February 2012
Can we beat digital dermatitis in 2012? - January 2012
Pre-Dip to Control Contagious Pathogens? - December 2011
Why won't this Mastitis just go away? - November 2011
Boost calf immunity for a great start - October 2011
Hitting the right percentages to boost returns - September 2011
Reaction or Routine for best Lameness Control? - August 2011
Targeted and Timed Nutrition for Dry Cows - July 2011
Foam away the post calving Metritis risk - June 2011
Calcium deficiency at calving = £'s LOST - May 2011
Don't STOP till you get enough - April 2011
Browsing for knowledge - March 2011
Beta boost for cow fertility - January 2011
'Christmas is Coming, but who's getting fat?'- December 2010
Flushed with success at 1st service - November 2010
ATTENTION - Dairy Inspection due? - October 2010
Plan early and demand product proof and approval - September 2010
Care Plan for Dry Cows at Grass - August 2010
Act now to avoid a summer somatic cell count rise - July 2010
Does Good Pre Milking Preparation Pay - June 2010
'Is Teat Dipping better than Teat Spraying?' - May 2010
Bolus your Dry Cows at Grass - April 2010
Do the Locomotion! - March 2010
That's another fine mess we've got into! - February 2010
Beta Boost for Cow Fertility - January 2010
Is Your Parlour Clean Enough? - December 2009
Is Changing Your Dairy Hygiene Worth It? - November 2009
Dirty Cows are a Problem! - October 2009
A Bolus In Time - September 2009
It's the Little Things that Count - August 2009
Keep Teats Under Wraps - July 2009
Keep the Brakes ON! - May 2009
Time for a Spring Clean - April 2009
Revitalise Your Calves - March 09
Sawdust Crunch! - February 2009
Mycotoxin Misery - January 2009
Best Hoof Forward - December 2008
Pathogen Challenge Ahead - November 2008
Silent Heats Again - October 2008
No Silver Bullet - September 2008
Lame Excuses - Don't Wash! - August 2008
