Mastitis

Dry-off practices affect lying time

02/20/2012 8:38:07 PM

Ohio State University research shows that abrupt cessation of milking at dry off caused cows to spend less time lying down during the first five days after dry-off than before dry-off. ... Full story.

Use monitoring to find SCC problems

02/15/2012 9:31:52 PM

A monitoring program is an early alert system that allows you to know where to begin when troubleshooting high SCC problems. ... Full story.

Meetings provide in-depth dairy management strategies

02/14/2012 1:26:48 PM

The Purdue University Extension Dairy Team and Indiana Professional Dairy Producers will again partner with the Indiana Forage Council to present regional dairy meetings in five Indiana counties in February and March. ... Full story.

NMC awards recognize quality milk production

02/13/2012 9:32:24 PM

Several dairy producers were among those honored last month at the 51st annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, Fla. ... Full story.

Milk quality experts gather at NMC annual meeting

02/13/2012 9:16:26 PM

The recent meeting provided a forum for exchanging information pertaining to mastitis control, udder health, quality milk production and the safe and judicious use of antimicrobials on farm. Here are some of the highlights. ... Full story.

How is milk quality assessed?

02/08/2012 9:40:27 PM

Several different methods are used to assess milk quality. The latest installment in the eXtension weekly mastitis and milk quality series provides an overview of the primary methods used. ... Full story.

Researchers studying how liners impact milking

02/03/2012 2:15:34 PM

Liner performance and its interaction with milking machine settings is the subject of a study underway at the University of Wisconsin. ... Full story.

Dry cow therapy guide

01/29/2012 8:05:58 PM

Use of dry cow treatment is one component of an effective mastitis control program. It also is the latest installment in a mastitis and milk management weekly series. ... Full story.

Learn best milking practices at Penn State workshop

01/25/2012 11:29:25 AM

Dairy producers and their milkers can learn the essentials of quality milk production at upcoming Best Milking Practices workshops presented at various sites by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team. ... Full story.

Researchers examine manure solids as bedding

01/16/2012 8:24:49 PM

Excellent cow preparation at milking time, sanitation of milking equipment, cow hygiene, adequate dry-cow housing and bedding/stall management are critical for maintaining a low SCC when using manure solids for bedding. ... Full story.

Examine your cephalosporin use

01/12/2012 9:17:28 PM

Assess antibiotic use on your operation to make sure you will be in compliance with the new cephalosporin rules that take effect April 5. ... Full story.

Milk quality video series debuts

12/29/2011 3:02:22 PM

The University of Wisconsin Milk Quality web site has released a video series that will focus on animal health issues and management solutions on organic dairy farms. ... Full story.

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