Magazine on Mastitis and Milk quality for the dairy professional
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely recognized as a major One Health challenge, affecting both human and veterinary medicine. In the dairy sector, mastitis remains the leading cause of antimicrobial use (AMU), making improved udder health management essential for reducing unnecessary treatments while safeguarding animal welfare and milk quality. In theRead more
Read MoreThis text summarizes a PhD project investigating why mastitis remains a major challenge in modern dairy production despite decades of intervention and well-established control strategies. Both clinical and subclinical mastitis continue to cause substantial economic losses, reduce productivity, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and negatively affect animal welfare. At the sameRead more
Read MoreA successful and efficient milk harvest depends on the milk ejection reflex. For proper milking, the milk ejection reflex must be started and followed by enough latency time (time from stimulation to milk unit attachment) before the milking process starts. Failure to do so often results in bimodal milk letdownRead more
Read MoreMastitis is one of the most persistent and costly challenges in the dairy industry. It reduces milk yield, compromises animal welfare, and imposes a substantial economic burden on dairy farms. While clinical mastitis (CM) is commonly evaluated based on observable symptoms, the disease is considerably more complex than what isRead more
Read MoreCommunication might be the most underrated tool in bovine veterinary medicine. In this M² article, we highlight the key findings from Linda Dorrenstein’s PhD research, showing how targeted communication training transforms not only vet–farmer relationships, but also decision-making, compliance, and overall herd health outcomes.
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