Dairy Cattle
Optimising your dairy herd’s health
MSD Animal Health strives to improve the health and welfare of dairy cattle by working with farmers and animal health professionals to prevent disease, control outbreaks, and treat infected animals.
MSD Animal Health extends this commitment to the dairy cattle industry worldwide.
We offer a wide range of market-leading vaccines, antibiotics, hormones, and other health management products and services for the beef and dairy cattle industry. This improves our farming customers’ productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
Dedicated teams of veterinarians, marketing professionals, and local field force account managers help maintain a high level of support to both farmers and the veterinary professionals who support them.
A Comprehensive approach to disease management
MSD Animal Health focuses on a comprehensive, three-part strategy: prevent outbreaks, monitor and control, and treat conditions.
VACCINES
Disease prevention for healthier herds
Vaccination, housing, hygiene and nutrition are important factors in preventing infection, improving immunity and minimising disease risk in herds. Our portfolio of vaccines includes solutions to help prevent respiratory disease, control lumpy skin disease, reduce and prevent diarrhoea in calves, and ailments. We also provide resources for animal wellbeing to keep animals free of stress and housed correctly.
Technology
Livestock identification and SenseHub® monitoring solutions
Our portfolio of technology solutions includes identification and monitoring tools that provide support across the food chain – from farmers to consumers.
With our animal behaviour tracking tools, farmers are equipped with real-time actionable information to improve livestock management and productivity.
Reproduction and Udder Health
Health management to protect the livelihood of the herd
Reproductive performance and udder health are major factors affecting the production and efficiency of beef and dairy cattle operations. We have resources for farmers and producers to ensure the livelihood of their farms and production.
Parasiticides
Parasite control that improves herd well-being
Effective parasite management programs are crucial to the well-being of herds. Our solutions enable veterinarians and farmers to take a comprehensive approach to controlling endo- and ecto-parasites, including flies, ticks, lice and mites.
This well-rounded approach aims to provide optimal support for the farmers responsible for their herds, the veterinary professionals providing care for the animals, and consumers who will ultimately benefit from healthy beef and dairy food products.
Although both beef and dairy cattle are susceptible to some of the same pathogens, MSD Animal Health recognises that dairy cows face higher risks of metabolic diseases due to the intense physiological demands of lactation. Mastitis is a major concern in dairy herds. Frequent handling and close confinement can also increase the risk of certain infectious diseases.
Implementation of the Prevent–Monitor and Control–Treat strategy should, therefore, consider the specific needs of the targeted herd.
Find out more about MSD Animal Health products
Coopers® Permatrace –
the proof is in the pellet
Proven to overcome trace element deficiencies, Permatrace delivers a range of benefits to bring out the best in your livestock, maximising productivity and setting you up for success.
Our ruminants solutions
Coopers® Animal Health
For over 150 years, Coopers has led the way in assisting farmers raise healthy livestock – it is no wonder they still Count on Coopers.
Allflex®
Our data-driven solutions are used by farmers, companies and countries to manage hundreds of millions of animals worldwide.
SenseHub®
In dairy farming, experience matters. We’ve been analysing dairy cow data and fine-tuning our algorithms for nearly a quarter of a century.
