Researchers examine manure solids as bedding
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.
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Examine your cephalosporin use
Assess antibiotic use on your operation to make sure you will be in compliance with the new cephalosporin rules that take effect April 5.
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Milk quality video series debuts
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.
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Penn State milking practices workshop on tap
The workshop will reinforce best milking practices, including proper stimulation and the essentials of milk let-down. Graphing equipment will be used to demonstrate impact of prepping on milk let-down.
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Professors team up for milk quality
Two professors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have launched a new web site that offers updated information and decision-making tools for farmers to manage herd health and milking systems.
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Keep milking equipment clean
Proper cleaning of milking equipment contributes to high-quality milk production. Goals of cleaning milking equipment are (1) to prevent microbial growth and (2) to remove residual milk solids.
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Heifer hygiene for mastitis prevention
Udder health starts before heifers give their first drop of milk. Read tips for preventing mastitis and launching heifers into healthy lactations.
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New research on organic dairy herd health and well-being
A multi-state research team has collected data on animal disease, diagnostic methods and treatment, and herd health management on 200 organic and 100 conventional dairy farms located in Wisconsin, New York and Oregon. Preliminary data provide new information about the perception of disease, treatment strategies and the role of veterinarians on organic dairy farms.
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Handling Staphylococcus aureus mastitis
Staphylococcus aureus is the most prevalent contagious mastitis pathogen. The main reservoir for S. aureus is the infected udder.
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New research on mastitis treatment
University of Wisconsin milk quality specialists recently reported the results of a study involving antimicrobial usage on large dairy herds in Wisconsin.
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Manure solids for bedding…does it work?
Stall bedding materials have become increasingly expensive and difficult to find. This situation has prompted many dairy producers to search for more feasible alternatives such as sand or recycled manure solids.
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