How GreenHill Laboratories are supporting you amidst the Foot & Mouth (FMD) outbreak
- Dylan Naidoo
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
Supporting Dairy Farmers During the FMD Outbreak
The current Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is placing enormous pressure on dairy farms — from movement restrictions and strict biosecurity requirements to heightened herd health risks. We recognise the challenges you’re facing and want you to know we’re here to support you.
As Synergy Udder Health and GreenHill Laboratories, your herd health and business sustainability remain our priority. In response to these difficult circumstances, we’ve introduced temporary relief measures to help ease the burden.
How We’re Supporting You
• Reduced sampling fees: 30% discount to help manage costs
• Lower laboratory testing fees: An additional 10% reduction, giving Synergy clients a 30% total discount under the herd sampling agreement
These measures are about partnership, ensuring essential mastitis monitoring and testing can continue during this critical time.
Our Commitment to Biosecurity
To protect your herd and limit further disease spread, we follow strict protocols:
• Dedicated vehicle based at GreenHill Hilton (never from a dairy or beef farm)
• One farm per day, followed by a rest day between farms
• Full disinfection after every visit using Ecolab products supplied by ABS
Why Mastitis Monitoring Matters More Than Ever
During FMD outbreaks, mastitis risk increases significantly. Monitoring and antimicrobial susceptibility testing help you:
• Use the right treatment the first time
• Protect milk quality and remain compliant
• Reduce unnecessary treatments, control costs, and limit antimicrobial resistance
We are committed to standing with dairy farmers through this crisis and beyond.
Need assistance or want to arrange sampling?
Shaun (GreenHill): 033 343 1844 | admin@greenhilllabs.co.za
Matt (Synergy): 076 430 7888 | matt.seesam@gmail.com
Strong herds start with informed decisions — even in the toughest times.
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