Health: First things first

On average, it is harder to keep animal diseases under control on large-scale dairy farms. A systematic approach is therefore needed to improve the health status. With a few simple measures, big steps can be made. It’s a fact that, on large farms pathogens spread faster, this is due to the large number of animals and thus more contact between the cows. Furthermore, infections are harder to get rid of, compared to smaller farms. This is why large companies should invest in achieving a high hea