IBR Articles

IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis) flies under the radar on a lot of NZ dairy farms, but its impact on fertility, milk production and calf health is real. The articles below are here to help you get to grips with the threat, recognise the signs, and make informed decisions for your herd.

IBR in South Island dairy herds

The rapid expansion of dairying on the east coast of the South Island during the last two decades has raised the possibility of a growing prevalence of IBR in herds. Find out more about a study that was done to investigate this.

I never want to go through that again: One farmer's IBR experience

For a lot of farmers, IBR is something that happens to other people. A disease they've heard of, but not one they've ever had to deal with. That's how it was on this farm too until it wasn't. Read more to hear about this first hand experience with IBR<

'Leap of faith' on repro pays off, all round

Poor dairy reproduction is not just bad for business. It can seriously mess with farmers self-esteem, especially when on the face of it, you'r doing everything 'right'.

IBR causing infertility in bulls: a case study

A short paper describing two farms that had IBR in their herds and how it effected bull fertility.