04/06/2026
From stressed to smooth calving – a Waikato farmer’s story. 🐮🤠
The 2024–2025 season was tough for John Aarts, with around 20% of cows affected by mastitis and high SCC. Working closely with his vet Christopher, John decided to try a different approach at dry-off using Teatseal®.
The result? Clinical mastitis dropped to just 5% the following season – a 75% reduction! With fewer cases to manage, calving became much easier and less stressful for the whole farm.
As John says, “it worked for us.” And that’s exactly why proactive herd health planning pays off.
https://www2.zoetis.co.nz/livestock-solutions/dairy-wellness/seasonal-spotlight/articles/teatseal-reduced-mastitis-on-john-aarts-waikato-dairy-farm