Advice and help
By offering sound advice, we can help transform your farm into a high performance facility that generates financial returns to match.
Tips on treating foot rot
15 Sep 2024
Foot rot is an infection in the hooves caused by bacteria invading broken skin between the claws.
ViewTips for using tail paint during mating
10 Sep 2024
FIL’s tail paint will help to confirm pre-mating heats to ensure a successful heat detection and in-calf rate.
ViewBloateze takes the wind out of bloat
1 Sep 2024
FIL can help farmers with cost-effective bloat control and treatment this spring, with a choice of Bloateze or Bloateze DFA.
ViewUsing Stock Iodine 2.5% for iodine deficiency
28 Aug 2024
FIL Stock Iodine is a liquid iodine supplement for the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency in livestock.
ViewUdder marking systems
17 Jul 2024
Find out how to implement a successful marking plan for your herd.
ViewRapid Mastitis Testing: When and why
2 Jul 2024
The Rapid Mastitis Test (RMT) is a quick and simple diagnostic tool for detecting mastitis or high somatic cell count (SCC).
ViewMilking plant start up
30 Jun 2024
There are several procedures around the milking plant that can be done to help kick off the season grade free.
ViewChoosing the right teat spray
5 Jun 2024
Having good teat care practices and selecting the most appropriate teat spray for the herd is crucial in the prevention of mastitis.
ViewMoving Day tips
20 May 2024
June 1 marks one of the biggest days in the dairy farming calendar. While the lead up can be a stressful period, it doesn't have to be.
ViewShed shutdown: finishing the season off right
1 May 2024
Leave your milking plant clean and sanitary so you can hit the ground running next season.
ViewDairy farms see unexpected rise in Serratia mastitis
2 Apr 2024
There has been a recent rise in Serratia mastitis according to Farm Medix® surveillance testing.
ViewPrioritising teat health in the lead up to drying off
7 Mar 2024
Going into the dry period with healthy teats is paramount to starting the season off strong.
ViewDrum recycling made easy with AgRecovery
21 Jan 2024
We've teamed up with AgRecovery since 2015 to help farmers remove and recycle used FIL drums.
ViewThe role water plays in chemical performance with FIL's Technical Manager
16 Jan 2024
Water quality plays a big role in the dairy, impacting the efficacy of dairy detergents and teat spray.
ViewThe 4 elements for cleaning your milking system
16 Jan 2024
There are four key elements to consider when cleaning your milking plant and vat: chemical, turbulence, temperature and contact time.
ViewAcid detergents: what’s the difference?
9 Jan 2024
Choosing the right acid detergent for your plant type and farm environment will help ensure you are cleaning your milking system adequately.
View6 areas of the plant to inspect this summer
3 Jan 2024
With warm temperatures providing an ideal environment for bacteria to grow, it’s important to do regular inspections around the plant and vat.
ViewHow hard water impacts chemical performance
20 Dec 2023
Did you know that the quality of your farm’s water will affect how well the detergents and teat sprays perform?
ViewChlorine: How to use it in the dairy
4 Dec 2023
Chlorine plays a crucial role in maintaining dairy hygiene.
ViewTips to avoid Thermoduric grades over summer
24 Nov 2023
There is a range of visual inspections you can do to reduce the occurrence of Thermoduric grades. By doing these checks regularly, particularly ...
ViewTips for avoiding bacterial grades over summer
15 Nov 2023
The warmer temperatures through the summer months provide an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.
ViewWhy is teat condition so critical?
25 Jul 2023
Maintaining good teat condition can be a battle in the first eight weeks of lactation when conditions are generally cold and wet.
ViewGood production starts with good water
15 Mar 2022
For every litre of milk a cow produces, she needs at least three litres of good quality drinking water.
ViewSpray safe the smarter way
10 Jan 2022
Persistent and highly visible on weeds, grass and other outdoor areas, Been There and Done That stick well on application, and weather dependent, can ...
ViewUdder health tips for early lactation
13 Aug 2021
By prioritising teat condition in the first six weeks of lactation you can successfully manage mastitis through the season.
ViewThe buzz on Manuka honey in teat care
14 Jun 2021
Manuka honey has long been known for its healing properties, so it comes as no surprise it has been a key part of the FIL teat care range for over a ...
ViewControlling bloat in your herd
1 Oct 2020
To control bloat and prevent it from impacting on your herd, we have developed treatments to help your animals make it through spring and ensure ...
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