The Cattle Information Service (CIS) is a leading independent and trusted provider of milk recording and bovine health testing services for farmers in Great Britain. Our portfolio of services provides dairy and beef farmers, nutritionists, and vets with the data they need to measure, monitor, and manage herds.

The milk, blood, and tissue samples we test provide a wealth of information and data to assist in making informed decisions about breeding, feeding, and overall farm management to maximise the herd’s output and profit. 

Milk recording is an essential tool for understanding a herd's health and productivity, providing the data needed to achieve a sustainable and profitable dairy business. It enables farmers to track key indicators of herd performance, such as milk yield and composite results. These metrics are critical to understanding how each cow contributes to the overall farm business and identifying opportunities for improvement. Using data to assess individual cow performance leads to targeted decisions that improve the productivity of the entire herd.

CIS Health Testing services include disease testing, Johne’s Monitoring Scheme, Ketosis/Acidosis indicators and Cell Count Analysis, to name but a few. These services are crucial to aid farm decisions to improve animal health and productivity, control and prevent the spread of disease, and support the economic viability of the herd. They are key elements in herd management practices to ensure the long-term health and success of the operation. View our CIS Service Brochure to learn about the full list of services we offer. Our Health Testing service can be offered without contracts, making them simple to use. 

CIS prides itself on delivering accurate and quality data. Our individually barcoded sample pots enable us to analyse them uniformly to ensure full traceability and confidence in each result. Samples are tested at our privately owned and independent Laboratory in Shropshire. Under its robust Quality Management System, this testing facility is UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ICAR approved.

The secure web-based YourHerd herd management program and MobileHerd app enhance the power of CIS milk recording with tools that enable farmers and their advisors to view the complete picture of the herd and investigate individual cows with no extra charges.

We are proud to offer fixed prices on all our services to ensure our customers get the best value for their business. One of our nationwide team of CIS Area Managers can arrange a visit and advise you on the best CIS services for you and your herd.

Download the CIS Service Brochure

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For further information or a quote, call 01923 695319 or email info@thecis.co.uk