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Implementing best-practice milking and udder health procedures with their freshly calved cows over the past two seasons has led to improved milk quality, fewer mastitis cases and less time spent in the shed for sharemilkers, Ben and Sam Tippins. Watch their video to learn more about their procedures.

Navigating bloat can be tricky, so it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts. Ben Oxley shares some common mistakes we see when it comes to bloat and using bloat oil and some solutions to get you through this spring.

Using a Dosatron? Designed for use in alkathene pipes, Bloateze DFA is the perfect solution for in-line drenching, protecting your low-density alkathene. 👌 Ben Oxley explains tips and tricks when it comes to using bloat oil in your Dosatron.

With spring comes an abundance of new grass and clover, making your cows more susceptible to bloat. 🍀 🌱 Watch as Ben Oxley discusses three different manual dosing methods to get your herd through spring happy and healthy. 🐄

Bloat can rear its ugly head pretty quickly once spring arrives, but do you know why it occurs and how you can prevent it? Listen Ben Oxley as he shares some tips for staying on top of bloat this spring. 🌱

South Waikato sharemilkers Ben and Samantha Tippins have found success with their 950-cow herd by focusing on milking procedures, especially during calving. The result? Reduced milking times, fewer mastitis cases, and more milk in the vat.

Did you know that the quality of your farm's water can significantly impact the performance of your detergents and teat sprays? Watch along as Kayla explains more around challenges with hard water and the techniques we use to ensure that products are working properly on farm.

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a Herdscreen in Canterbury with Area Manager Fraser Stewart and the FIL team. 🎬 Fraser explains what a Herdscreen is and how FIL collaborates with Farm Medix to uncover what’s going on at an individual cow level, so you can make informed decisions when dealing with mastitis in your herd. If you're interested seeing how a Herdscreen could benefi...

With calving around the corner, Ange Stonyer demonstrates 10 simple steps for handling freshly calved cows when they return to the dairy for the first time. This will help to prevent early lactation mastitis and get set for a successful season! 🐄 For training on implementing our calving milking programme, reach out to your local Area Manager: fil.co.nz/meet-your-rep *Teat wipes only to be used ...

Having trouble with high bulk milk SCC or dealing with subclinical mastitis? Farm Medix Snapshot® is a quick and reliable forensic bulk milk analysis that paints a clear picture of your herd's pathogens and where they come from. And with this information, your local FIL Area Manager will help you address the root cause, whether it's related to hygiene, teat condition, or milking machine perform...

Farming is in our blood. Our people combine years of dairy farming experience with passion, knowledge and the drive the help you achieve greater results. Watch Kayla's story.

The milk line camera is a vital component of the milking plant and can cause milk quality issues and grades when not cleaned adequately. FIL's milk line camera gets into hard-to-reach spots and shows build up, deposits and perished seals - without pulling the milk line apart.

Too hot or too cold water will have an impact on how well the plant gets cleaned. Listen to FIL Area Manager Fraser Stewart explain why it's important to get the temperature right every step of the way. ✅ The ideal temperature for a hot water wash is between 80-85°C. Water above this will break down chemical, reduce its strength and can be dangerous (especially when using alkali). ✅ Viscosity o...

In New Zealand, we use three types of chemicals to clean the milking plant and vat. They are all equally important, but what's the difference between them? Area Manager Kayla McDonnell discusses the differences between acid, alkali, and chlorine detergents, and how each chemical plays a vital role in the plant wash process.

Areas of the milking plant to check over the warmer months

Explaining contact time as part of the plant wash

Explaining turbulence as part of the plant wash

How to use FIL tail paint for detecting heats

Maintaining milk quality with FIL's vat recirculation pump

Finding air leaks around the plant that could be affecting the wash process

How to manually mix teat spray

How to handle powdered alkali safely in the dairy

Tips for monitoring automatic and manual wash systems

Understanding your farm's water quality

Checking for any heat loss during a hot wash to find faults or blockages

Saving time and money with FIL Intelliblend

Kirstie & Rob Hornblow, Canterbury NZ

How to use FIL animal markers for identifying colostrum cows

What is your cow worth? Tips for treating bloat in your herd - FIL Your Boots, Episode 8