Udder Health Risks Rise in Summer
Warm weather and heat stress can take a serious toll on udder health — leading to higher cell counts, milk losses, and more cows leaving the herd.
When cows are heat-stressed, they stand more often and for longer periods to release body heat. This puts extra strain on their hooves, increasing the risk of lameness — and added stress overall.
At the same time, heat lowers the cow’s immunity. The immune system becomes less effective, especially when cows are in negative energy balance. Neutrophils — the cells that defend against infections like mastitis — can’t work as well, which raises the risk of disease.
The result?
More udder issues, poorer recovery, and a higher cost to production and longevity.
AHV’s Solution
Support udder health before & during summer challenges. Help your herd stay productive and healthy when temperatures rise. AHV offers support by:
Increasing profitability due to improved lifetime milk yield and quality
Zero withdrawal and zero risk to bulk tank, safeguarding milk sales
Reducing the need for antibiotics due to healthier cows
The Protocol
1x AHV Extra Tablet
1x AHV Aspi Tablet
(Re)active AHV products for Udder Health
These products are for cows at high risk of udder health issues (active) or to support during udder health issues (reactive).
Active – For cows at high risk of udder health issues
Reactive – Support during udder health issues
Science & Validation
Backed by Science, Trusted in the Field
Recent field trials in the UK including a farm a with 500 cows showed that cows receiving the Udder Health Program showed:
68% decrease in antibiotic usage for udder health issues
1.1 year increase of age at culling
9,217 liter increase in lifetime production
70 extra heifers sold
Compared to the control group (whole herd prior to implementation of Udder Health Program).
Another trial in The Netherlands including 56 farms and 2,161 cows showed that cows had:
8,653kg milk higher lifetime production
€0.40 more revenue per day of life
Became 8 months older
19.8% less replacements
Compared to the control group.
For more information, contact your local AHV Consultant.
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This summer, work with a partner who knows your farm, your cows, and how to improve performance today — and long term.
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