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Few people represent New Zealand’s dairy innovation quite like Jim van der Poel. Partnering with Farm Medix, Jim turned mastitis testing insights into real herd-health improvements — reducing SCC, cutting antibiotic use, and building a stronger, more sustainable future for dairy.

Phil and Jenny Taylor’s 500-cow farm near Morrinsville was battling a persistent Staph aureus problem — until they turned to Farm Medix. Through Herdscreen®, Snapshot Surveillance®, and Fresh Cow Dry Cow testing, they transformed herd health and performance.

Meet Jenny and Dave, Hamilton dairy farmers who’ve cut their antibiotic use in half and gained peace of mind through Farm Medix’s Fresh Cow Dry Cow on-farm mastitis testing. Discover how testing right on their farm changed everything for their herd.

Longburn Farms in Manawatu has proven that mastitis management doesn’t have to be stressful. By adopting selective dry cow therapy and using the Farm Medix system, Manager Jake Ferreira and his team have reduced mastitis levels to under 5%, reclaimed their time, and improved animal health across two herds.

When Tony from Matamata faced a severe mastitis problem, traditional methods offered little relief. But with Farm Medix’s science-driven approach, he uncovered the root causes, tackled Staph. aureus head-on, and transformed his herd’s health—reducing antibiotic use from 128 doses to just 7 in two months.

Todd, contract milker at Kakahu Downs, explains how using Farm Medix helps him target treatments, reduce unnecessary antibiotics, and control drug costs across 850 cows.

How Snapshot testing and targeted actions helped an Oamaru farm identify hidden mastitis pathogens, improve teat health, and achieve its lowest SCC to date.

Plantation Road Dairies, Fonterra’s largest single-supply farm milking 2,000 cows through one shed, uses Farm Medix’s Fresh Cow Dry Cow® to stay ahead of mastitis challenges. Read the full story on why they trust Farm Medix for their large-herd mastitis management.

Tania and Brendan Fernyhough share their journey with Farm Medix and how it provided them with actionable diagnostics that led to improved mastitis management, reduced somatic cell count, better control, and a more enjoyable farming experience.

A herd with widespread Staph aureus regained control through Farm Medix diagnostics, selective dry-off, and culture-based mastitis decisions, cutting antibiotics by 80%.

Michael Phillips of Waka Dairies explains how Farm Medix’s mastitis solution and support improved decision-making and helped bring SCC below 100,000.

A proactive Snapshot® test detected hygiene risks on a NZ farm. Hot water issues were fixed and Staph aureus cows segregated, maintaining herd health.

Richard Westlake from Mayflower Farms achieved an SCC of 102 by using Farm Medix’s Fresh Cow Dry Cow® on-farm mastitis testing kit. The easy-to-use testing gave him confidence in making the right treatment decisions.

Mark Foster relies on Farm Medix’s Fresh Cow Dry Cow® to quickly identify mastitis pathogens, treat cows effectively the first time, and save money on vet costs and milk loss. 

How dairy farmer Richard halted 250 mastitis cases and reduced SCC from 340K to 150K in two weeks using Snapshot®. Clear, practical, data-driven udder health action.

Paeroa dairy farmer Stephen Begbie faced ongoing mastitis challenges, with SCC levels reaching 380,000. After testing his entire herd with Farm Medix Herdscreen® and support from FIL, he identified 30 Staph aureus cows and took targeted action. His SCC dropped to 85,000 in one day and mastitis cases fell to just six for the season.

Snapshot® identified Staph aureus and CNS infections on a 1,000-goat farm in NZ. Targeted interventions restored SCC and Bactoscan compliance.

A 600-cow NZ farm used Snapshot® to identify teat-end damage from miscalibrated ACRs, restoring low SCC and stopping mastitis cases at calving.

How Craig identified a hidden teat spraying failure using Snapshot®, restoring SCC from 156K to 91K and eliminating opportunistic mastitis markers.

After six weeks of SCC infringements and $80,000 in unsuccessful treatments, Snapshot® revealed the real mastitis drivers on Rob Rolston’s farm. Targeted routine changes dropped SCC from 705K to 248K and stopped clinical cases fast.

Wesley Cullen relies on Fresh Cow Dry Cow®  to quickly identify mastitis pathogens, determine contagion risk, and guide effective treatment—ensuring fast, accurate, and cost-efficient herd management.

Fresh Cow Dry Cow® has transformed mastitis management for Anthony by ensuring cows receive the correct treatments, significantly improving cure rates and making herd care more efficient.

Irish dairy farmer David Heaslip cut his dry cow tube use by around 50% after switching to Fresh Cow Dry Cow®—with no calving issues and no mastitis tubes needed since. A simple, effective change that delivered real results on farm.