AHV UK & IE

17/06/2026

Recovery isn't an event. It's a process.

A cow doesn't recover because her temperature drops.

She recovers when she's:
🍽️ Back eating.
🌾 Back ruminating.
🐄 Back behaving like herself.

That's when milk production, fertility and performance start moving in the right direction again.

In our recent trial, we didn't just look at the first response. We looked at what happened afterwards.

Because on every farm, the goal isn't just to get cows through a challenge...

It's to get them back to performing at their best.

16/06/2026

08/06/2026

📍 Ballymoney Show 2026

AHV UK & Ireland was proud to sponsor the Best Heifer in Milk class at this year's Ballymoney Show.

Congratulations to Leanne Paul of Slatabogie Holsteins on taking the top spot with an outstanding heifer. 🏆🐄

It's always a pleasure to support and celebrate the dedication, hard work and breeding excellence showcased by dairy farmers across the industry.

Well done to all exhibitors who took part and helped make the class such a success.

📸 Photo credit with thanks to Jessica Hall Photography.

03/06/2026

🤔 How do you support the immune system without overloading the cow?

In this video, AHV Vet Jan van Dijk explains the science behind o improved Aspi formula and why immune modulation matters.

🌿 Rather than suppressing inflammation, Aspi supports the cow's natural ability to regulate it—helping the immune system respond effectively and return to balance faster.

On-farm observations, Van Dijk et al., 2026
✅ More sustained temperature reduction
✅ Fewer recurring temperature spikes
✅ Faster recovery of rumination

Because resilience isn't about stopping the immune response.

✨ It's about helping the cow recover stronger.

Watch the video to learn more.

01/06/2026

🔥 Inflammation isn't the enemy.

It's a natural and essential part of the cow's immune response. The challenge isn't stopping inflammation - it's helping the cow regulate it effectively and return to balance faster.

That's where AHV Aspi supports the difference.

Rather than suppressing the immune response, Aspi helps support the cow's natural ability to modulate inflammation when she needs it most.

✅Supports thermoregulation during periods of challenge
✅ Promotes a more stable recovery
✅ Helps reduce repeated temperature spikes
On-farm observations, Van Dijk et al., 2026

With its new and optimised formula, Aspi provides enhanced immune modulation support—helping cows stay resilient, recover efficiently, and maintain performance through critical periods.

Because true resilience isn't about switching the immune system off.

✨ It's about helping it respond, regulate, and recover.

Interested in learning how Aspi could support your herd? Get in touch with our team today.

20/05/2026

Like a lot of farmers, Llyr was looking for support when cows flagged with high temperatures but weren’t obvious antibiotic cases.

We trialled the improved Aspi formulation on his pedigree Holstein herd alongside Smaxtec monitoring.

The goal?
🐄 Get cows settled
🍽️ Get them back eating
🔁 Get rumination and activity back on track

What stood out during the trial was the recovery pattern afterwards.

While the injectable approach reduced temperature rapidly, Llyr observed cows on Aspi showed:
✔️ more stable temperature regulation
✔️ better rumination recovery
✔️ fewer repeat temperature spikes

Watch the full video here >

18/05/2026

We liked Aspi so much…we made it even better.

Aspi has become a real go-to support on farm.

Ask our farmers why, and we hear:
🐄 it helps calm and settle cows
🍽️ it helps get them back eating
🔁 it helps get them back on track

And the science behind that is actually really interesting.

Because Aspi is an immunomodulator - supporting the cow’s immune response during periods of stress and challenge, helping cows regulate, stabilise, and recover more consistently.

This week, follow along for more insight into the latest trial work on our improved Aspi formulation and what we’re learning about:
🌡️ temperature regulation
🍽️ rumination recovery
⚖️ recovery stability

14/05/2026

For a long time, dry-off has followed the same thinking: reduce feed, reduce milkings, or dry cows off abruptly.

But both approaches can bring challenges; disruption to normal routines, udder discomfort and often milk leakage on high-yielding cows.

Now, more vets and farmers are starting to question whether dry-off needs to be this disruptive at all.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐋𝐚𝐜, 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐲-𝐨𝐟𝐟.

StopLac Tablets are then administered orally to temporarily modify rumen fermentation and reduce volatile fatty acid production. Studies have shown this can help reduce milk production within 24 hours, supporting a smoother more comfortable dry-off.

Because progress in dairy farming isn’t always about doing more - 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.

Trial info: https://ahvint.com/dairy-cows/data-report-how-ahv-stoplac-is-transforming-dry-off-management/

08/05/2026

Trusted across dairy and beef systems to support energy balance.

Talk to your local AHV Consultant to learn more
https://ahvint.com/en/product/booster/

28/04/2026

𝗔𝗛𝗩 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟴 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 & 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬!

For Irish farmers, that means easier access to AHV when it’s needed.

Because when cows or calves slip at the wrong time, timing matters.

📍 Call into your local Farm & Home Store and have a chat with the team to learn more.