Resources: Udder Health
2008
Milk Clean, Dry Cows to Avoid Seasonal Mastitis
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Rising temperatures and increasing precipitation provide a perfect
storm for mastitis-causing bacteria. While northern climates offer the most
dramatic climate changes, producers face changing weather challenges in
all parts of the world. Regardless of geography, steps should be taken to
help protect your cows from the onslaught of seasonal mastitis.
2007
Summer: Bad for Cows, Good for Bacteria
Hot temperatures and dairy cows do not make a good match, especially when it concerns milk quality. A dairy’s routine focus on cow comfort and cow health must be taken up a notch to help cows avoid challenges with mastitis during the summer.
2006
Using individual cow SCC data to increase profitability - Breeders Journal article"
Steps to reducing a herd somatic cell count.
Individual Cow SCC Data to Reduce Bulk Tank SCC
Steps to reducing a herd somatic cell count (SCC) by utilizing and managing individual cow SCC data.
Ask the Expert - Towel Washing Questions Addressed, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Roger Thomson addresses common concerns with cleanliness of udder prep cloth towels.
Ask the Expert - Towel Washing Questions Addressed, Part 2 of 2 Dr. Roger Thomson addresses common concerns with cleanliness of udder prep cloth towels.
2005
Chlorine Dioxide and Teat Conditioning
A technical look at chlorine dioxide germicide and how it relates to udder health and teat conditioning in your herd.
Poor Teat End Condition Increases Risk of Mastitis
Research has shown that poor teat condition negatively impacts milk quality and udder health.
Mastitis Impairs Reproduction-Dairy Breeder Journal Article
"Quality milk and reproductive performance are part of a successful dairy operation's foundation. Understanding how they are related can lead to implementation of man¬agement tasks designed to maximize both factors and improve dairy profitability. This article discusses their relationship and its effect on profitability."
Mastitis Impairs Reproduction
"Preventing Mastitis In Early Lactation Improves Reproductive
Performance."
Spanish version - La mastitis afecta el desempeño reproductivo.
2003
Winter Udder Health Management
" Includes basic recommendations to help minimize teat damage and mastitis in cold weather."
Spanish version - Manejo de la salud de las ubres en el invierno.
Smooth, Supple, Healthy Teats-How to Get Them, How to Keep Them
An in-depth look at the importance of teat skin condition and how it relates to your herd's udder health solutions.
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