Phil Elkins explains why dairy vets should learn about this and the benefits it offers for their client relationships.

In this episode, Phil Elkins explains how and why veterinary advisors are ideally positioned to become an integral member of external farm teams, and why they should.

With herds getting larger and many dairy farms having professionalised, farm teams – with a specific management hierarchy – are increasingly common. Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS looks at how they are evolving and what they should be involved in.

Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS, provides an overview of primary and multi‑species conditions affecting livestock worldwide, as well as current considerations for keeping them at bay.

Phil Elkins looks at the need for farm vets to be proactive with farmers on controlling mastitis and how they should go about it.

Phil Elkins discusses the management of non-cycler cows and cystic ovarian disease once the issues have occurred.

With three-quarters of disease in dairy production in the lead-up to – and immediate aftermath of – calving, Phil Elkins looks at how vets can play a significant health advisory role in ensuring everything goes well in this important period.

Phil Elkins offers practical advice for fellow vets to help implement best practice on client farms.

Phil Elkins discusses this key area of disease prevention, as well as updates in treatments and preventive strategies.

Phil Elkins BVM&S, CertAVP(Cattle), MRCVS discusses the practical support vets can provide their clients to help them decide whether to vaccinate their herds.

Kim Stafford and Phil Elkins discuss the aetiology and treatment options regarding this seasonal bacterial infection.

Emma Holmes and Phil Elkins offer guidance on clinical manifestations of fasciolosis, followed by various treatment and control measures to minimise the impact of this parasite on UK farms.