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Growing dairy heifers efficiently, without allowing them to get overly fat, is a longstanding nutritional challenge. Calf and heifer expert Dr. Jim Quigley weighs in on how to avoid fat deposition in the mammary tissue

A look at the average production of milk, fat, and protein by breed for Ohio dairy herds in 2016 using the Dairy Herd Improvement program.

A pilot program <p></p>to screen tanker loads of milk for the tetracycline class of antibiotics will begin July 1, says Pat Gorden, a veterinarian with Iowa State University. The pilot program, which was to begin

Milk quality and mastitis are primarily determined by management such as a clean environment and good milking procedures. Genetics also plays a role.

National Mastitis Council (NMC) has released its third edition of the Laboratory Handbook on Bovine Mastitis. A 148-page book for laboratory diagnosticians, veterinarians, educators, students, researchers, technical spe

NDQA Platinum winners hail from Michigan, New York and Wisconsin.

University of Kentucky professor emeritus contributed immensely to NMC.

Starting their very first lactation with mastitis is a less-than-ideal way for heifers to enter the milking string. University of Kentucky Extension Dairy Specialist Donna Amaral-Phillips summarizes heifer mastitis cont

Presentations address global challenges and opportunities.

Are you overmilking? A simple test can help you determine if you are over- or undermilking and can help you preserve udder health.

Reduce the anxiety around using antibiotics.

Mastitis treatment protocols more than answer what antibiotic to use, how often to use it and at what volume.

The high winds and extremely cold weather across South Dakota and the northern U.S. may increase the risk of Staph mastitis in dairy cows.

Overmilking can damage teat ends and compromise udder health. A simple test can help you determine if you are over or under milking.

Bulk tank somatic cell counts above 200,000 cells per milliliter are an indication subclinical mastitis is likely costing you money.

Through the lens of the latest mastitis research, you will explore how to cut down on antibiotics by using less tubes without sacrificing efficacy in managing mastitis.

Bacteria found in milk play an import role in shelf life, sensory qualities and safety of dairy products.

Somatic cell counts (SCCs), a measure of milk quality and an indication of subclinical mastitis, continued to decline in the Midwest, according to a report issued this month by the Upper Midwest Federal Milk Marketing O

2017 will be here before we know it, and that's when you and your clients will face the full effects of the FDA's new rules regarding antibiotic stewardship in food-animal production.

A new study from the University of Georgia suggests substantial benefits of treating heifers for mastitis 30 days before calving.

Metritis, the infection and inflammation of the uterus, is common in many high producing dairy cows following the stress of birth. The disease is costly and early detection is beneficial for the cow and the farm. Univer

UW-Extension Milk Quality veterinarian<p></p>Pam Ruegg developed a new video series to guide individuals<p></p>Using On Farm Culturing to Improve Mastitis Treatment.<p></p> In the sixth episode of the video series, How to Set

Keeping the udder gates well-defended against intruders. &nbsp;

Several veterinarians from Cornell's Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) attended the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Conference, presenting research and learning from other animal health l

Failure to establish and follow protocols make residues more likely.

Switching from newspaper to compost bedding changed everything. &nbsp;

High cell counts at first test sap profits.

This bug is everywhere; teat sanitation critical.

New research shows antibiotic treatments of hoof lesions can trigger milk residues.

You&#39;ll be surprised by the answer, unless of course, you live there.

Portable unit provides real-time information to facilitate better farm management.

SCCs remain largely unchanged since 2012

Research offers clues methionine does more than boost milk protein.

The current 750,000 cells/ml limit was established in 1986, when it was lowered from 1 million.

The reported clinical mastitis incidence was just over 1% per month in both types of barns in this Kentucky study.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its long anticipated—and feared—drug residue study, and the dairy industry breaths a sigh of relief.

The MLD test is conducted with the QScout Farm Lab, which uses fluorescent imaging to differentiate macrophages, neutrophils and lymphocytes.

Idaho dairy profits from cell counts below 50,000 SCC.

The total rate of drug violations in the study was 0.7%.

Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country.

Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country. Meet this year's Dollars and Sense panelists.

Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country. Meet this year's Dollars and Sense panelists.

Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country. Meet this year's Dollars and Sense panelists.

Dairy Today has put together another stellar group of dairy farmers from across the country. Meet this year's Dollars and Sense panelists.

An Idaho dairy has seen the benefit of good employees and milk quality.

Still, more than 8% of U.S. dairy farms require the exemptions.

The total rate of drug violations was 0.7%, meaning 99.3% of milk samples was free of residues.

The 1,900 raw milk samples were collected and analyzed for 31 different pharmaceutical compounds in 2012.

More than 400 experts gather for milk quality discussion, research sharing and award presentations at the 54th National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting.

Automatic Milking Systems (AMS, also known as robotic milkers) are slowly gaining popularity on Pennsylvania dairy farms, with approximately 35 Pennsylvania farms currently using the technology.