Milk Quality
Heat stress can cause a 10 pound a day drop in milk production. Learn the best ways to help dairy cows cool down during the dog days of summer.
Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options:
While your dry cows rest, focus on clearing up subclinical infections and preventing new ones to help improve milk quality. Steps for dry cow mastitis management include:
Following protocols in the milking parlor does not just happen; it must be taught. Michigan State’s Dr. Ron Erskine shares tips to help ensure milk quality protocols are completed and done correctly
Writing protocols that employees can maintain and stick to is not an easy task. Learn tips to help write protocols that are functional and can be used consistently.
Juan Pedraza, DVM, managing veterinarian, Zoetis, shares research results on complete bacteriological cures in mastitis cases. Learn why a flexible label means peace of mind.
From carcass quality to milk composition, we discuss the deeper issues within the Holstein vs. Jersey debate.
Research evaluates towels, udder hair and winter housing to show what does (and does not) affect mastitis
Just six factors account for 85% of the variation in profitability among dairy farms.
J.J. Pagel, with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Jamie Witcpalek with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Chris Szydel, with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Brandon Treichler, a veterinarian and Jamie Jonker with the NMPF.
A fluids-only approach works well for this dairy.
Authorities charge three people in alleged abuse at Fair Oaks Farms and continue interviews with other persons of interest.
An Idaho dairy has seen the benefit of good employees and milk quality.
When thinking of how we produce quality milk, I look at four key factors
The method for attaching units to udders has changed as technology and equipment capacity has evolved.
Use this comparison table to determine what product might be right for you.
The benchmark is called the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, or FARM Animal Care Program developed by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) with support from Dairy Management Inc.
Abingdon Health, a tenant at the University of Birmingham’s bio-incubator, is developing a rapid diagnostic test for bovine mastitis, a common and serious health problem in dairy cows.
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.
