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ARTICLES
Dive into expert perspectives and practical insights into animal health and herd performance.
AHV is proud to support farmers in expanding their knowledge of animal health. We understand that every farm faces unique challenges and needs. That’s why we’ve created a general news page where you can easily explore news, educational articles, and farmer testimonials.
- News items include the latest insights from the industry, press releases and general company updates.
- Farmer testimonials are stories from farmers who share insights about their farms, the challenges they face, and how AHV has contributed to their success.
- Knowledge articles focus on specific health challenges and offer practical advice from experts.
We hope this overview helps you navigate the page and find the information most relevant to you.
NEWS & Knowledge articles
AHV Awarded Patent for QSI Technology
5 November 2025 – Marking a major step forward in natural, science-backed support for livestock health and resilience -the patent …
AHV: Helping Pedigree Beef Breeds Maximise Returns
For suckler farmers who are investing heavily in top genetics, the challenge isn’t just buying those bloodlines; it’s making …
AHV Launches StopLac, Ushering in New Era of Dry Cow Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zwolle, NL – June 20, 2025 — AHV (Animal Health Vision), the global pioneer …
Identify Cows Early with New Analysis Service in Ireland
A data-focused, game-changing software is now being introduced to Irish dairy farmers as another weapon to help …
David & Andrew Sayers won a year’s complimentary access to AHV’s cutting-edge Longevity Herd Health Programme for 50 cows.
A significant step in our mission towards a more sustainable future, is the introduction of new, eco-friendly packaging.
In 2024 AHV proudly unveiled the latest addition to our award-winning range of dairy health solutions: the StartLac Tablet, an improved version of the well-known …
AHV International is celebrating its 10-year anniversary
Since 2014, we at AHV International have been doing everything we can to optimise animal health worldwide. However, we …
A new way to look at animal health based on quorum sensing science
Much has changed around animal health over the past decades. Animal husbandry systems …
Farmline Now Stocking the AHV Product Range
Kinallen-based Farmline Agricultural Supplies has confirmed that the business is now stocking a wide range of Animal Health Vision …
AHV ‘tractor-pull’ to raise £25,000 for Northern Ireland Air Ambulance
Animal Health Vision (AHV) will host a charity ‘tractor-pull’ with the support of the Grassmen on …
It’s a Balmoral first for AHV
Animal Health Vision (AHV) Ltd makes its first appearance at Balmoral Show this year. The company has been to the …
Already 10.000 farmers are using the unique AHV approach
The unique AHV health approach has already helped more than 10.000 farmers worldwide. What makes this approach …
Nicole Keohane leading fundamental research for the dairy industry
Working on your PhD degree, milking on a dairy farm and a part time job as researcher …
Customer Experiences
From treatment to prevention: Muchgrange Farm’s approach
Tucked between the mountains and the sea, the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth is a place where farming has …
Genetics alone do not guarantee results. For pedigree suckler farmers like John Kingham, the true return is seen when fertility, calving ease, and recovery all …
Prioritising Hygiene, Milk Data, and AHV Solutions deliver Udder Health Success
Nestled in the hills of South Wales, the Owen’s family farm has evolved significantly over …
Kyle Hanbidge: “I can see my cows lasting longer in the herd with AHV”
Meet Kyle Hanbidge, a third generation Dairy Farmer from Kiltegan Co. Wicklow …
“We are about 18 months into the AHV Herd Health Plan and the cows’ performance has definitely improved,” says Michael. “With Paul tracking the key …
For anything that’s over 200,000 in SCC, we would go in with an Extra Tablet and a Booster Tablet. We would then monitor our next …
Knowledge articles about animal health
Knowledge articles are about specific animal health challenges and advice how to deal with them:
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In cooperation with a major UK integrator, AHV conducted research into the potential of HiQure to reduce reliance reliance on antibiotics or zinc treatments.
Recurring health challenges often indicate biofilm presence, where bacteria remain inaccessible to immune cells. AHV tackle biofilm challenges.
The support provided by AHV HiQure Liquid delivers a range of benefits, including reduced mortality rates, improved growth rates, quicker target weight achievement, and an …
Customer Testimonials
From treatment to prevention: Muchgrange Farm’s approach
Tucked between the mountains and the sea, the Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth is a place where farming has deep roots. It’s here, in one of Ireland’s most scenic corners, that you’ll find Muchgrange Farm; a family-run dairy that’s as focused on the future as it is proud of its traditions.
Run by Michael John Hanlon and his father, Ciaran, Muchgrange is known locally not just for its bustling farm …
Genetics alone do not guarantee results. For pedigree suckler farmers like John Kingham, the true return is seen when fertility, calving ease, and recovery all line up.
Prioritising Hygiene, Milk Data, and AHV Solutions deliver Udder Health Success
Nestled in the hills of South Wales, the Owen’s family farm has evolved significantly over its 45 years in business. Second-generation farmer Alan Owen now runs the farm alongside his son, Steven. Together, they manage 140 cows that calve year-round, each producing an impressive 28 litres of milk. The Owen’s family have recently purchased a neighbouring farm where they are hoping to increase the herd …
Kyle Hanbidge: “I can see my cows lasting longer in the herd with AHV”
Meet Kyle Hanbidge, a third generation Dairy Farmer from Kiltegan Co. Wicklow milking 180 Montbeliarde-Friesian crossbred cows, calving 70% in spring and 30% in Autumn.
For Kyle, the most important thing on his farm is getting a cow in calf every year. He explained, “that will put money back in my pocket and it will also keep cows healthier. It’s important not to …
“We are about 18 months into the AHV Herd Health Plan and the cows’ performance has definitely improved,” says Michael. “With Paul tracking the key metrics we can easily keep a check on it as we move forward.”
For anything that’s over 200,000 in SCC, we would go in with an Extra Tablet and a Booster Tablet. We would then monitor our next set of milk recordings and udder health in the bunch that were given the tablets have vastly improved.
Animal health and welfare is imperative to the performance of the Cooleeney herd, hence our decision to work closely with AHV over the last few years on udder health.
Stephen Morrison, a dairy farmer from County Antrim, currently milks 220 Pedigree Holstein cows and has been using AHV products for seven years. “It made sense to start proactively treating the cows after they calve. Since using the Longevity Plan, cows are healthier by reducing a negative energy balance, reduced days open with a higher conception rate and better milk quality”.
Managing a thriving herd of 150 spring-calving British Friesian cows, the Nally’s are also the proud creators of Bonny Bó Milk
Ben’s advice has allowed us to target specific animals with udder health issues. This allows us to put more saleable milk into the tank and giving us more profit on the farm
Here on Bellpark farm we aim to continue reducing the traditional methods used and to build a more sustainable healthier productive farm for generations to come.
Longlands Farm’s vision is centred around improving cow comfort and animal welfare while minimising the farm’s carbon footprint. They aim to future-proof their operations for the next generation.
AHV plays a pivotal role in Peter’s future farming strategy. He’s an active member of Base Ireland, a group of forward-thinking farmers exploring ways to reduce chemical nitrogen.
We have seen fewer health challenges with the cows, and with AHV, we seem to have more milk going to the tank and less being dumped.
We’re taking a proactive approach to combat challenges and support the cow as much as possible. I think AHV can help us to achieve that.
“AHV is part of our strategic plan”
My name is Ed Seaton, the manager of Styche Holsteins and we’re here on the Cheshire/Shropshire border in a place called Audlem. We are milking 240 cows at the moment and the plan going forward is not really to increase numbers but just to get better in what we do really. Make the farm more sustainable with homegrown forages and become less reliant on bought in feed and bought …
“With RuFO, our cows are happier”
Animal Health Vision (AHV) has launched a new feed additive, RuFO, designed specifically to improve rumen function in dairy cows.
The new product has been formulated purposely for inclusion in Total Mixed Ration (TMR) diets. Its development recognises fully the very high inclusion rates of forage in the diets fed to dairy cows throughout the year in Northern Ireland.
AHV nutritionist Anna Blair states that, “the quantity and activity of rumen microbial …
Cow health management changes help secure future for next generation dairy farmer
Putting systems in place that reduce the risk of poor herd healthis key to sustainable milk production at a Gwynedd dairy farm.
Father and son Mervyn and Rhys Roberts milk 140 cows at 153-acre Hendy, a part-owned and part rented farm at Pontllyfni, near Caernarfon.
In a change of direction, the herd is now predominately Fleckvieh, a breed selected for its ability to produce high value …
AHV solutions put Dairy Farmer in Control of Herd Health
A strong focus on udder health management is driving herd health and performance at a Welsh dairy farm.
Gareth and Gwen Hughes, their two sons, Elgan and Shon, and daughter, Hanna, milk 60 cows on 93 acres at Tan Dderwen Farm, Glascoed, Abergele.
The all-year-round calving herd was predominately Holstein Friesian, but Norwegian Red genetics have been introduced in recent years to reduce cow size and to capitalise …
AHV Launches RuFO – a Ground-breaking Boost for TMR Diets Fed in Ireland
Animal Health Vision (AHV) has launched a new feed additive, RuFO, designed specifically to improve rumen function in dairy cows. It has been formulated purposely for inclusion in Total Mixed Ration (TMR) diets.
Its development recognises the very high inclusion rates of forage in the diets fed to dairy cows throughout the year in Ireland.
Higher levels of production efficiency
AHV managing director for the UK …
“RuFO greatly improved our fertility”
Richard Newell is a dairy farmer from Corbally, Co Down. He is happy to share his experience with the AHV RuFO+: “We were involved in a RuFO trial with two groups in our herd; one group was fed RuFO and the other wasn’t. Body condition scores and dung scores were much improved in the RuFO cows.”
Regular dung sieves showed the RuFO cows were digesting the diet better and getting better …
