From Staph aureus to Success: Phil & Jenny Taylor’s Farm Transformation
Phil and Jenny Taylor run a 500-cow farm in Tahuna. Like many dairy farmers, they faced a frustrating, costly challenge — a persistent Staphylococcus aureus problem that no one could fully solve. The herd's health was suffering, production was down, and the stress was taking its toll.
When the Taylors turned to Farm Medix, everything began to change.
Using Herdscreen, they tested every cow in the herd to identify carriers and break the infection cycle. With Snapshot Surveillance, they gained a clear view of their herd's subclinical picture — pinpointing root causes and tracking progress over time. And by adopting Fresh Cow Dry Cow testing on farm, they brought speed, precision, and confidence to every treatment decision.
The result? A deep transformation — healthier cows, fewer infections, and a farm that performs.
"We couldn't find an answer to what we thought was our problem. Once we got involved with Farm Medix, the number of cows we got Staph aureus from dropped drastically — which helped everybody, mentally as well."
Phil and Jenny's journey shows what's possible when knowledge replaces guesswork and the right tools meet the right mindset.