Source: National Mastitis Council
Proper milking procedures, attention to detail, and a clean environment are required to minimize mastitis and maximize production of quality milk....
Source: National Mastitis Council
Introduction
Pathogenic microorganisms that most frequently cause mastitis can be divided into two groups based on their source: environmental pathogens and contagious pathogens....
Importance of Pre-Weaning Average Daily Gain (ADG)
Pre-weaning ADG significantly influences lifetime heifer performance.
Proper colostrum management is critical for calf health and future...
Overview
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) have developed antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.
Endorsed by the American...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 4.7
Supernumerary (also referred to...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Daniel Ward – Engineer, Poultry and Other Livestock – Housing and Equipment/OMAFRA; Kevin McKague...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Vanessa Taylor – Milk Quality Assurance Program Lead/OMAFRA
Teat condition scoring is a...
Source: Mastitis Network
Recommendations :
All operators responsible for milking should always follow a consistent routine and go through the recommended steps in the proper order.
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Source: The Mastitis Network
Prior to administering an injection, make sure of the following:
Consult a veterinarian about the proper use of medication.
When indicated...
Mastitis Hurts
“Mastitis is like an iceberg – effects float with only a fraction of their bulk above the water”
Sigmund Freud quote, altered to fit...
