A Natural Progression: Kersia Joins the STRIDE Dairy Mobility Initiative

A Natural Progression: Kersia Joins the STRIDE Dairy Mobility Initiative

Kersia’s involvement in the STRIDE Dairy Mobility Initiative represents a strategic and seamless progression following the acquisition of Neogen’s dairy hygiene portfolio. It reinforces Kersia’s long-standing commitment to supporting dairy farmers with practical, science-led solutions that enhance animal health, welfare, and farm efficiency.

By joining STRIDE, Kersia is further strengthening its role in shaping the future of dairy mobility management, building on decades of expertise in hygiene, biosecurity, and on-farm best practice to support healthier, more productive herds.

 

Driving Forward: Kersia’s Contribution to STRIDE

As an official STRIDE partner, Kersia will actively contribute to advancing dairy mobility across the UK through collaboration, insight, and innovation. This includes:

  • Advancing mobility-focused research, supporting data sharing and collaborative studies that improve understanding of lameness prevention and mobility management
  • Supporting farmer education, providing practical guidance on hygiene, foot health, and mobility best practices
  • Promoting integrated herd health strategies, linking hygiene, housing, nutrition, and foot care into joined-up approaches
  • Accelerating the adoption of best-practice protocols across the dairy sector, helping translate research into real-world outcomes on farm

Together with STRIDE partners, Kersia aims to help farmers identify challenges earlier, apply proven solutions, and improve long-term herd performance.

 

Future Initiatives: A Shared Vision for Healthier Herds

Looking ahead, Kersia and STRIDE will work closely on a number of forward-looking initiatives designed to support continuous improvement in dairy mobility, including:

  • Development of enhanced mobility scoring tools to support earlier detection and targeted intervention
  • Pilot programmes focused on footbath optimisation and hygiene protocols, informed by STRIDE survey findings and supported by Kersia’s broad footbath and hygiene solutions portfolio
  • Cross-sector workshops and training events bringing together farmers, vets, and advisors to share the latest insights and best practice
  • Exploration of digital monitoring technologies to support real-time mobility assessment and informed herd-level decision-making
  • A refreshed national awareness campaign, highlighting the economic, welfare, and environmental benefits of improved dairy mobility

Get Involved

STRIDE plays a vital role in understanding the barriers to improving dairy mobility and driving meaningful change across the industry. Farmers and industry professionals are encouraged to share their views and experiences by taking part in the 2026 STRIDE Dairy Mobility Survey.

To stay informed about STRIDE activities, research outcomes, and future initiatives, you can also sign up to the STRIDE newsletter and be among the first to receive the latest updates and survey results.

Together, Kersia and STRIDE are committed to supporting healthier herds, better mobility, and a more resilient future for UK dairy farming.

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