Milk Quality
Milkfat can be an important marker for rumen health and production efficiency.
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Maximizing milk letdown: Working with your dairy herd for top production
Stress hinders the release of oxytocin for milk letdown, affecting overall yield. Consistent routines, gentle handling and proper timing are ways to improve milk production.
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A fresh look at using antibiotics to treat mastitis
Maintaining quality records, following protocol, managing mastitis and properly training employees are four ways to fine-tune your management and adjust to over-the-counter antibiotic changes implemented June 2023.
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Proper lag time: Switching mentalities
Ensuring a proper lag time each milking can help herds achieve optimal profitably while maintaining udder health.
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Water is a major driver of milk quality
To prevent or troubleshoot milk quality issues, look at all aspects of the milking system, including the water.
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Mycoplasma: Don't let it be a major problem
A mycoplasma outbreak can cause catastrophic results in a milking herd. Early detection, frequent and thorough sampling and an action plan can aid in preventing an outbreak.
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Mastitis control: Prevention is better than cure
Technology and automation help dairy farmers deal with the daily demands of parlor management, and provides prevention and protection against mastitis.
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How to create better stimulation in the parlor
Understanding the biology behind milk letdown can increase productivity.
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Consistency and the 'mastitis triangle'
A cow's environment, milking routine and milking equipment are key to avoiding mastitis outbreaks.
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