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The article presents answers to a question on reducing body condition of overfit cows.

The article focuses on the online Animal Health Planning Programme developed by the Scottish Agricultural College for beef and sheep farmers in Great Britain. The programme provides a more dynamic approach to animal health, according to programme co-ordinator Linsay Eaglesham. Veterinarian Lee-Anne Oliver states that the programme has been effective in helping farmers to deal with certain issues such as sheep scab and bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD). Several farmer case studies are provided.

Presents information on the result of the studies conducted by researchers from the Institute of Animal Health on issues concerning cell count testing variations between laboratories and samples as of October 21, 2004. Error rate on herd cell counts; Analysis of individual cell count results; Advice of Eric Hillerton, principal researcher, before identifying decisions on cell counts.

Highlights the significance of individual cow monitoring for cow health management. Data included in an accurate fertility and health records; Role of health records in lowering mastitis incidence in cows; Advantage of recording for herd managers, veterinarians and consultants.

A product that allows calves suffering from severe diarrhoea to stay on their normal milk diet has been launched by Great Britain-based CEVA Animal Health. The product, Rehydion, can be directly diluted with milk, allowing the calf to stay on its normal diet, says the company's Martin Gough. Gough says Rehydion is palatable, easy to use and adaptable to most farm husbandry regimes. It should be administered at a rate of 20ml to one litre of milk and calves should receive two litres twice daily for at least two days.