Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86
Animal • 02 Oct 2024 • 28:42 min
In this episode of Talking Dairy, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges on farm – mastitis. What should you do if your herd test shows high somatic cell count (SCC) cows? How do you find and manage those “invisible” subclinical cases? Our guests, Mike Shallcrass, Fonterra’s Veterinary programme manager, and Jane Lacy-Hulbert, DairyNZ Senior scientist, discuss and share practical tips on monitoring, managing, and minimising mastitis. Tune in to hear expert advice and insights on preventing mastitis and improving milk quality.
Mastitis management tools and resources
Healthy Udder Guide
Resources
Mastitis
This guide provides practical "step by step" tips for preventing, finding and treating mastitis.
Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet
Resources
Mastitis
Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.
Additional links
Mastitis
/animal/mastitis/
Contagious Mastitis
/animal/mastitis/contagious-mastitis/
Environmental Mastitis
/animal/mastitis/environmental-mastitis/
Rotary MaxT
/milking/rotary-system/rotary-maxt/
Herringbone MaxT
/milking/herringbone-system/herringbone-maxt/
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