09/06/2026
RuVASA 2026 Day 1: Translating Insight into On-Farm Impact 🐄
Yesterday at RuVASA, the message has been consistent across every session — precision diagnostics and collaboration are no longer optional; they are foundational to herd health and profitability.
A few standout themes yesterday:
🔬 Fresh cow health sets the trajectory
Early metabolic and diagnostic screening during the transition period remains critical to protecting fertility and long-term productivity.
🤝 Shared risk demands shared response
With FMD firmly part of the South African landscape, effective disease control depends on strong public–private partnerships, supported by rapid, reliable diagnostics.
🐄 Investing in youngstock pays dividends
Early-life health profiling of calves and heifers is key to building resilient, high-performing herds.
💧 Milk quality starts before the parlor
Water quality and environmental management play a bigger role than ever in overall milk safety and herd performance.
🧬 Targeted solutions through better diagnostics
From pathogen isolation to supporting autogenous vaccine development, accurate herd-specific diagnostics unlock more effective, tailored interventions.
At GreenHill Laboratories, these conversations reinforce exactly where we focus: delivering precise, actionable diagnostic data to support better decisions on farm.
If you’re attending RuVASA, come find us at the stand — we’d love to connect.
(Video credit to Alex Jenkins)