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For more information, please contact our Dairy Hygiene Specialists:

John Bewes on 07917 753147 or john.bewes@molevalleyfarmers.com and
Matthew Foot on 07786 114473 or matthew.foot@molevalleyfarmers.com

Dairy Hygiene

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Advice & Guidance:

Mole Valley Farmers commitment to providing support for dairy farmers has, in recent years, taken a huge step forward as we have introduced two new members to the team: John Bewes and Matthew Foot.

John Bewes was brought up on the family dairy farm by his parents, who were dedicated dairy farmers and for 25 years he ran the family's pedigree dairy farm in Shebbear.  John is passionate about golf, pedigree breeding, animal welfare and the production of high quality milk and beef. 

In September 2007 John joined Mole Valley Farmers, as a Dairy Hygiene specialist.  Since then John has helped many hundreds of farmers who have experienced stock health and hygiene issues on their dairy farms, in the Devon and Cornwall area.  John has also organised and supported many of the events MVF and Deosan attend throughout the year.

Matthew Foot is the newest addition to the team, joining in March 2009 to fill the void left by James Fewings, something which he has achieved admirably.  Matthew is also a farmer’s son whose father managed a 500 cow dairy herd in Devizes.  He now resides in Shaftsbury having completed four years at Lackham Agricultural College near Chippenham.  Matthew is passionate about country pursuits, animal welfare and preserving the country way of life. 

Even though Matthew has only been with Mole Valley Farmers for a short time, he has still made quite an impression on the farmers in his Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire patch.  Full of new ideas and bringing plenty of enthusiasm to help drive those ideas, there is much that we can expect from Matthew in the future. 

The focus of both Matthew and John’s roles within Mole Valley Farmers is to support and advise dairy farmers about hygiene and animal welfare to help improve the quality and yield of milk for the farmer.  John and Matthew can also be contacted if a new parlour or shed is being installed and a farmer wants an expert opinion to help avoid future problems. 

If you have a high SCC, Bactoscan or Thermodurics report from your milk distributor we would advise you to contact Matthew or John at your earliest possible convenience.  The faster they are informed the faster they can help you to resolve the problems. 

It should be noted though, there is no need to wait for you to have a big problem, if you suspect that your readings are increasing, even by small amounts or very slowly, then contact John or Matthew as soon as possible.  It is a lot easier to prevent a problem rather than try to tackle a large issue.  Which ever scenario may apply to you, do not hesitate to contact Mole Valley Farmers, John or Matthew. 

After contacting our Dairy Hygiene specialists they are likely to arrange a visit to come and see you, your farm and your animals.  This visit is not so as to criticise nor admonish you, it is purely so they can see your routine in action and help to advise and direct you in the future.  John and Matthew prefer to see the last hour of milking, the wash down and also have a walk around the farm.  After this, a short time to discuss their findings with you is needed (maximum 30 minutes). 

With the vast experience our Dairy Hygiene specialists have it is possible for them to not only advise on the problem you have contacted them over, but also spot any hazards which may be lurking around the corner.  This gives you piece of mind that you and your farm have the best possible support and back up.

 


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