At GreenGold Dairy in Nehalem, Oregon, herd health and operational efficiency go hand in hand. Managed by Julian Cowan, the grass-based dairy milks around 600 cows and focuses on practical solutions that help support animal well-being while simplifying day-to-day farm management.

For Julian, one of the key advantages of working with AHV is how it helps make the hospital string easier to manage.

“It simplifies your hospital string… you’re getting cows that are being treated back in the herd quicker,” says Julian.

Instead of dealing with complex treatment routines, Julian explains that the AHV bolus approach helps create a more straightforward process. After administering the boluses, cows are monitored using CMT checks to determine when they are ready to return to the herd.

Supporting Udder Health Management

When it comes to mastitis cases, Julian uses AHV solutions to support cows early and give them the best chance to recover well.

“If you catch them early, most of the time they’ll go from a three CMT to back in the herd within two to four days.”

He also values the peace of mind that comes with reducing reliance on antibiotics in the special needs group. For GreenGold Dairy, this contributes to a more predictable and streamlined approach to cow health management.

“Peace of mind knowing that there’s no antibiotics in your special needs mob is nice.”

Julian also notes that, in his experience, fewer cows return with the same issue compared to previous approaches.

Fresh Cow and Recovery Support

Beyond udder health, GreenGold Dairy also uses AHV products to support fresh cows and cows experiencing challenges after calving. Julian explains that he uses AHV solutions for cows that had difficulty calving, retained placenta, or other post-calving concerns, continuing support until the cow is back on track.

“I use it in any cow that had any trouble calving… and I never have to give any antibiotics that way for fresh cows, which is nice.”

He also mentions positive experiences in supporting cows with swelling, abscesses, and recurring health challenges.

A Practical Approach for Dairy Farmers

For Julian, the biggest benefit is simplicity: fewer complications, more confidence, and a clear routine for monitoring cow progress.

His advice to other dairy farmers is straightforward:

“Give it a go. It’s a very good product. Just watch and give it some time and the cows should respond.”

GreenGold Dairy’s experience shows how AHV dairy cow health support can help farmers manage udder health, fresh cow recovery, and hospital pen efficiency in a practical, cow-focused way.

Julian uses the following AHV products: