Milk Quality
While udder edema is a common occurrence on dairies, there are several methods to help prevent it from happening.
Whether it’s paying attention to the tiniest detail or taking a step back to look at the big picture, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of what it takes to produce the best milk possible.
Aren’t sure if subclinical mastitis is an issue in your operation? Learn how to build a plan to tackle it.
An efficient and productive parlor can reap dividends, but it isn’t easy. Learn ways to keep your parlor in tiptop shape.
Starting the fresh period off on a healthy note can be the difference between a successful productive lactation and a subpar one.
In today’s world, there is no shortage of data you can collect on a dairy farm. However, data also can be overwhelming to organize, interpret and then use to make business decisions.
Dr. Roger Thomson shares a different perspective on how to view your dry cows and how to reduce the risk of mastitis infections.
Peak milk yields are important to monitor and continuously improve. These tips can help move the profitability needle on your dairy operation.
The ban is not immediate and will take at least two years to implement.
Spore forming bacteria survive pasteurization and affect the quality of dairy products such as fluid milk and milk powders.
U.S. herds have averaged less than 200,000 cells/mL for the third consecutive year in a row.
The Guide illustrates the interactions of many of the agents that cause mastitis.
Antibiotic residues in milk reached their lowest level in 24 years.
The new website will educate consumers about how real dairy foods compare to imitators.
Following proper milking procedures can achieve the desired balance between parlor throughput and optimal milk production.
Set up a culturing lab to identify the causes of mastitis and treat accordingly.
Aspen Dairy Solution, provides dairymen with a single-cycle clean-in-place solution specifically designed and formulated to save dairy operations up to 50% on their milk-system cleaning water usage.
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.
Three dairy farmers are honored for achieving excellence in their industry.
The farmer-owned cooperative scored a 99.4 out of a possible score of 100 to win the coveted award.
On-farm culturing, when done correctly and consistently, can identify which cows need to be treated for mastitis.
The Southeast Quality Milk Initiative aims to level the playing field for producers.