<p>With drying off coming up, we have Natasha Maguire on the podcast again to explain what makes a good dry off procedure, why teat condition is so important, and her thoughts on blanket versus selective dry cow therapy.</p>

<p>She also discusses how dairy farmers can manage low production or carry over cows better next season.</p>

A farmer's perspective: Managing mastitis

As a leader in dairy hygiene, teat care and animal health, FIL is on a mission to understand and improve farming practices, performance and profitability here in New Zealand.

Covering critical times of the season, The FIL Your Boots podcast covers a range of useful and interesting topics, from the difference between iodine vs. chlorhexidine teat sprays and reducing the use of antibiotics to tips for treating bloat and where to look in the event of a grade.

Whether you’re milking the cows or driving the tractor, tune in as FIL chat with industry experts and local farmers to help provide information and different perspectives for boosting the performance of your herd.

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