Sara Pedersen

Sarah PedersenSara Pedersen graduated from the RVC in 2005 and has since worked exclusively with farm animals – predominantly dairy cattle. She gained a Certificate in Cattle Health and Production in 2009 and a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction in 2012, and is an RCVS-recognised specialist in cattle health and production.
In 2014, Sara left full-time practice to focus on her two areas of interest – lameness and farmer education. At the start of 2017, she embarked on a part-time PhD with The University of Nottingham on cattle foot trimming.

January 2014

The old saying goes, “as the days get longer, the cold gets stronger” and although … more

17 mins

Sara Pedersen discusses adult dairy cow vaccines, and how programmes should be tailored to the individual farm – the right animals, at the right time, in the right way.

18 mins

December 2013

Sara Pedersen explains how Eimeria species infects and spreads in young animals to cause coccidiosis, its clinical signs and treatment options.

20 mins

October 2013

THROUGHOUT veterinary college you are always taught “common things are common” – and, most of the time, … more

16 mins

August 2013

SARA PEDERSEN reviews the issues and benefits around the use of fluid therapy in neonates … more

22 mins

July 2013

THE chirp of a BlackBerry ringing in the middle of the night is not unfamiliar … more

18 mins

April 2013

I ALWAYS like this time of year, not only because the days are becoming longer, … more

19 mins

SARA PEDERSEN looks at the diseases caused by pathogenic Clostridia that can be fatal and … more

22 mins

January 2013

Sara Pederson looks at four key points to help maintain healthy feet and reduce lameness, … more

15 mins

WE are dealing with a flurry of positive bulk milk results for Schmallenberg virus (SBV) … more

18 mins

September 2012

Sara Pedersen reports on the Cattle Lameness Conference 2012 where, among other subjects, approaches to … more

22 mins

August 2012

Sara Pedersen examines a variety of bath agents for cleaning cow’s feet and their efficacy … more

13 mins

July 2012

Sara Pedersen discusses approaches to such cases, including the considerations that need to be made … more

15 mins

May 2012

looks at the impact anthelmintic resistance has on farm health and productivity, and discusses sustainable … more

14 mins

October 2011

Sara Pedersen highlights the problems facing the dairy industry, including conception rates, and how owner education and training is part of the solution

19 mins

Sara Pedersen provides an overview of milk and egg production in India, discussing the huge … more

21 mins