Discover Steve Pierce’s Dairy Farming Success with Mayo Healthcare

Steve Pierce runs a milking herd of 110 Holsteins on his family farm of Holston Lodge Holsteins in South Leicester. Dairy Farming Success takes centre stage in this inspiring story featuring Steve, a passionate dairy farmer who has transformed his herd’s health and productivity with the help of Mayo Healthcare.

Getting Back Into Dairy Farming 

Eighteen months ago, Steve made the big decision to return to dairy—a move that came with new challenges and opportunities. Starting out with 110 cows, he installed a cutting-edge milking setup using two Lely Astronaut systems. However, despite implementing a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feeding program, the first eight months left him feeling underwhelmed. Productivity wasn’t where he wanted it to be, and he knew he needed a better solution to bring out the best in his herd.

The Game-Changing Addition of Rumen Proof 

Steve learned about Mayo Healthcare’s Rumen Proof and decided to make the switch, and the results were nothing short of astonishing.  “I don’t think I’ll ever stop using it. It’s a really good product, and we’re really happy with the service.”

One of the first things Steve noticed was his cows’ dung becoming firmer, a clear indicator of improved digestive health. What followed were improvements across the board. Fertility rates soared, and his cows showed better locomotion, eliminating the need for frequent foot-trimming. The herd became healthier overall, with fewer signs of bruising, reflecting their increased resilience. 

Perhaps the most striking change? Milk yields have increased to a more desirable amount. Before using Rumen Proof, Steve was producing about 36 kilos of milk per cow, and after introducing the product, he’s averaging an impressive 40 kilos per cow.

Steve puts it simply, “I really recommend it to anyone who’s looking to increase pretty much everything they want to do with a dairy cow”.

Boosting Herd Health with Maycillin 

He’s also seen amazing results using Maycillin. A bolus designed to promote cow health without relying on antibiotics, Maycillin has become a must-have in Steve’s management routine.

For cows showing signs of being off-form or with high somatic cell counts, Maycillin has been a reliable solution, acting as a quick action bolus for lactating cows with zero milk withdrawal. Steve has found the ease of administering the bolus and not having to follow up with any additional antibiotics a real time saver, whilst also being amazed by the noticeable results. One standout example includes a cow with a somatic cell count previously in the thousands, but after using Maycillin, that count dropped significantly to just 60. Steve says, "it was constant for three months, tried this and then straight down."

Why Mayo Healthcare? 

Steve’s story beautifully highlights the difference Mayo Healthcare can make for dairy farmers. With products that are designed to treat and thoroughly enhance animal health, they’ve become a trusted partner for farmers like Steve.

Watch the full video to hear more from Steve Pierce and see the incredible difference Mayo Healthcare is making for his farm. Whether you're looking for tips to boost your farm's productivity or curious about how to improve cow health, this is a must-watch for every dairy farmer.