Routine Dairy Work

Consistent, Expert Support to Keep Your Dairy Herd Performing

At Alnorthumbria Farm Vets, we provide structured, vet-led routine visits to support the health, fertility, and productivity of your dairy herd. Our routine dairy services are tailored to your system — whether you’re operating a high-yielding housed herd, a grazing system, or anything in between.

We aim to build long-term relationships with our clients, offering reliable weekly or fortnightly visits with continuity of care and a focus on prevention, performance, and profitability.

What’s Included in Our Routine Visits?

• Fertility Checks:

  • Pre-breeding scans

  • Pregnancy diagnosis

  • Post-calving checks and problem cow management

  • Synchronisation protocol planning

  • Performance recording and KPIs

• Lameness Monitoring:

  • Mobility scoring

  • Treatment advice and prevention planning

  • Lesion recording and data analysis

• Mastitis Control:

  • SCC review and mastitis case monitoring

  • Dry cow therapy protocols

  • Milking routine assessment

  • AHDB Mastitis Control Plan support

• Youngstock & Transition Cow Management:

  • Calf health checks and growth monitoring

  • Colostrum management reviews

  • Transition diet and metabolic disease prevention

  • Housing and hygiene assessments

• Medicine Use & Compliance:

  • Prescribing reviews and medicine records

  • Antimicrobial reduction support

  • Red Tractor and Farm Assurance preparation

Added Value Services

• Data analysis through software like InterHerd, Uniform Agri, or TotalVet

• Quarterly review meetings to track KPIs and herd goals

• Bespoke health planning integrated with your routine work

• Staff training on fertility, mastitis, youngstock, and medicine use

• Support for Johne’s, BVD, IBR, and lameness control schemes

Why Choose Alnorthumbria Farm Vets?

• Consistent vet cover with a dedicated routine vet for your farm from a knowledge and experienced team. 

• Practical, farm-focused advice — not just theory

• Fast, efficient scanning and record keeping

• Emphasis on herd health, not just individual cases

• Honest, straightforward communication and trusted partnerships

Ready to Review Your Routine?

If you’re looking for proactive dairy support that fits around your system and goals, get in touch. We offer a free initial consultation and are always happy to chat about how we can help.