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The Importance of Clean Water in Cattle – Evidence, Water Treatment, and Biofilm Control in Dairy Herds

Executive Summary Clean, high-quality water is a cornerstone of dairy herd health, productivity, and welfare. This report synthesises the latest evidence on the impact of water quality on cattle performance, the benefits of chemical water treatment – especially chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) – and presents new data from the 2025 British Mastitis Conference. It also provides […]

ClO2 water treatment may be a simple tool in the reduction of mastitis

Tackling the water hygiene issues at one dairy site has delivered many benefits, including a reduction in mastitis, that fell by 37% year-on-year.  The payback period for the investment was under 2.5 years, with a £6,000-£7,000/year increase in profits thereafter, based on clinical mastitis reduction alone, not including the saving in mains water costs or […]

FarmWater welcomes Ruminant Veterinary Consultant Phil Elkins

The FarmWater team are delighted have been joined by vet Phil Elkins. Phil will focus on supporting our current ruminant clients and continue to drive the benefits of good water hygiene and the FarmWater solution into the cattle sector.  “Water hygiene is an untapped area for cattle – with few people realising what properly clean water […]