FARM VET SERVICES u2014 DAIRY

Dairy Cattle Health & Fertility Support

Practical, on-farm veterinary support for dairy herds across Northern Ireland u2014 fertility, disease prevention, mastitis, lameness, youngstock and nutrition, from our team at Farm Vet Services.

Supporting Dairy Herds Across Northern Ireland

Farm Vet Services provides dedicated dairy veterinary support from five branches across Northern Ireland. Good fertility is central to dairy farm profitability, and our vets work alongside farmers to build tailored fertility protocols, manage herd health, and support youngstock through to productive adult cows. We combine on-farm assessment with practical, farmer-focused advice u2014 helping identify issues early and supporting better outcomes for the herd.

Our Dairy Services

Fertility Management

Tailored fertility protocols using early pregnancy scanning, post-calving assessment and identification of non-bulling cows.

Infectious Disease Management

Investigation and treatment of disease outbreaks, with guidance on prevention strategies for the herd.

Dry Cow Management

Advice on dry cow therapy, housing, nutrition and mineral profiling to help protect the next lactation.

Mastitis Investigation

In-house culture and sensitivity testing of milk samples to help identify mastitis-causing organisms quickly.

Lameness

Direct treatment of lame cows alongside consultation on prevention and herd-level management.

Youngstock Health

Vaccination scheduling, calf health checks and environmental review to support pneumonia and scour control.

Nutrition Consultation

Joint meetings with nutritionists to help support herd productivity and fertility through feeding practices.

Mineral Monitoring & Liver Biopsies

Liver biopsy sampling to help monitor trace mineral status, particularly copper levels, across the herd.

How This Helps Your Herd

Regular veterinary involvement can help identify fertility and health issues earlier, support better dry-cow and youngstock outcomes, and give farmers clearer information for day-to-day herd decisions. Our approach is practical and farm-specific, working alongside your own team and nutritionist.

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Get In Touch

For routine dairy herd visits and appointments, contact your local branch directly.
For urgent, out-of-hours cases, our emergency line is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Talk To Us About Your Dairy Farm

Speak to your local branch about fertility, health planning or youngstock support for your herd.