Speaking at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, John Baines, technical director for Fullwood, explained how the Crysta Lab milk analyser enabled herd managers to gain a faster and better understanding of how each cow was performing.

“Traditionally, milk quality and cow health data has only been available through monthly milk recording. Whilst this process can provide a very high-definition view of milk quality and cow health on one specific day, Crysta Lab provides a continuous live view of milk quality, seven days a week.”

This enables more accurate and cost-effective feed management as well as improved animal health, resulting in better performance and reduced vet bills.

“The equipment can be used to make informed herd management decisions in order to maintain or improve the compositional quality of milk and to improve herd health,” he said.

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