Genomics overview

Dairy producers can speed up the genetic progress of their herds using NMR's new Genetracker; a genomic testing service that identifies the genetic potential of the animal from a very young age. A service already used in the UK for identifying the potential of young bulls, it is now becoming more popular for testing females, particularly heifers.Read more

Breed Society Registrations overview

Total Herd Recording (THR) - an option to pay for pedigree registrations per cow from numbers provided to the breed society by NMR rather than per certificate.
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Pregnancy Testing overview

The pregnancy milk testing service from NMR uses ELISA technology to detect if an animal is pregnant. Able to be used from 28 days post service, trials have shown good levels of accuracy (97%). No additional sampling is required, the result is reported back via iReports, and animals that are classed as ‘Recheck', are automatically retested free of charge the following month. There is no minimum number of animals to be presented each month and no setup fee.Read more

Milk Recording overview

Milk recording data is used to provide the phenotypic database for UK genetic evaluation and also the milk recording database is used to provide the basis of food providence schemes run by major retailers such as Tesco, Sainsburys and Marks & Spencer.Read more

Pregnancy Testing overview

The pregnancy milk testing service from NMR uses ELISA technology to detect if an animal is pregnant. Able to be used from 28 days post service, trials have shown good levels of accuracy (97%). No additional sampling is required, the result is reported back via iReports, and animals that are classed as ‘Recheck', are automatically retested free of charge the following month. There is no minimum number of animals to be presented each month and no setup fee.Read more

Johne's overview

You don’t have to see clinical cases of Johne’s for it to be present on farm. Take a look at our range of surveillance options to suit your herd’s Johne’s status.Read more

BVD overview

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Leptospirosis overview

Leptospirosis is an economically important disease and there is evidence of widespread exposure in the UK. The disease can also be spread from cattle to humans causing severe flu like symptoms.Read more

IBR overview

IBR is caused by a bovine Herpes virus. It is a highly contagious disease that is associated with abortion and respiratory signs. Transmission of IBR can be via nasal/oral secretions or from bull semen.  Once an animal becomes infected, it remains infected for life despite producing what appears to be a successful immune response.Read more

Neospora overview

Neospora caninum is a parasite that causes Neosporosis.  It is known to cause abortion in cattle, sheep and dogs/foxes. Transmission horizontally by dog or fox faeces is possible but the most important route is vertically from dam to calf during pregnancy.  Read more

Liver Fluke overview

Liver Fluke (fasciolosis) is caused by a parasitic nematode worm that can cause substantial liver damage.  Fluke is historically more common in wet marshy areas but is now seen in large areas of the UK. If you live in an area where fluke prevalence is high, speak to your farm vet about forecasting and prevention.Read more

Microbiology overview

High somatic cell count and bactoscan results can have a major impact on your milk cheque, not just in terms of payment penalties but also lost production and poor animal health.Read more

Energy Balance

Using an innovative application of milk fingerprinting technology, the Energy Balance service from NMR provides a proactive and hassle-free way to monitor the energy status of a herd throughout their lactation.Read more