Stewartry Farmer Wins Top Zero Lameness

THE British Dairying ‘Cream Awards’ took place on the 5th of February when 400 guests from right across the industry came together to celebrate the UK’s brightest and best ambassadors for the UK dairy industry.

Jim and Trine Campbell who farm at Cuil Farm just outside Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, won the ZERO LAMENESS – HEALTH & WELFARE AWARD, Sponsored by Ice Robotics.

The Judges Said “Our Winners have been ambitious, innovative, bold and effective.
There was evidence of a team approach which utilised robust data to make measurable improvements, considering prevention herd level as well as welfare at the individual cow level.

Jim and Trine Said “We are delighted to have received this award in recognition of all our work towards improving cow’s foot health! We use a combination of modern technology (Cowalert lameness detection by Icerobotics), routine foot trimming (johnny Miller & team) and footbaths, and quality staff attending to our cows. We will continue with this work to improve our cows’ welfare as we try and continuously improve in all aspects of dairy farming!”

A Reprsentitive of British Dairying Magazine said “We’d like to thank the senior judging panel who presided over the entries, the category judges who battled through to find a winner in their chosen category. The sponsors for the event without which we could not put on such an important event.”

Information Credit – https://www.britishdairying.co.uk/