What happens when an entire dairy farm goes under water?

In this episode, Dr Stephanie Bullen, Dairy Australia’s National Animal Health & Welfare Lead, speaks with veterinarian Dr Sam Rowe from UniVets Livestock, about his on-the-ground experience working with flood affected farmers across New South Wales dairy regions in May 2025.

They discuss impacts on animal health – including mastitis, lameness and disease outbreaks – and the practical strategies that helped some farms fare better than others. The conversation covers ways  farmers can better prepare herd and farm systems in flood and severe wet weather events.

For more information and resources, visit Wet Conditions & Floods.

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Animal Health

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au 

What happens when an entire dairy farm goes under water?
In this episode, Dr Stephanie Bullen, Dairy Australia&rsquo;s National Animal Health &amp; Welfare Lead, speaks with veterinarian Dr Sam Rowe from UniVets Livestock, about his on-the-ground experience working with flood affected farmers across New South Wales dairy regions in May 2025.
They discuss impacts on animal health &ndash; including mastitis, lameness and disease outbreaks &ndash; and the practical strategies that helped some farms fare better than others. The conversation covers ways&nbsp; farmers can better prepare herd and farm systems in flood and severe wet weather events.
For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/issues-and-emergencies/wet-conditions-floods">Wet Conditions &amp; Floods</a>.
Related links
<a href="https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/animals/health-and-welfare/animal-health">Animal Health</a>
If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au">dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au</a>&nbsp;

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod delivers industry advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

DairyPod

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

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