#25-2019

Research Phd Theses

Comparing dairy farm performance and heat stress abatement strategies in the United States using summer to winter ratios (S:W ratio)

Heat stress abatement is a challenge for many producers around the world. Dairy producers could benefit by utilizing a simple metric to measure heat stress abatement strategies with the goal of motivating improvement in heat stress management on farm. The summer to winter ratio (S:W ratio) was developed by ExtensionRead more

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Research Phd Theses

The effect of dry period length on milk production, health and fertility in two cow breeds

Dairy cow health and welfare can, with relatively simple and cost-efficient means, be improved by disputing established management practices and make adaptations to the physiology and needs of the modern, high-yielding cow. Presently, it is generally recommended that the dry period covers approximately 8 weeks, but today’s dairy cows areRead more

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Swabbing teats just before units are attached to check on teat preparation
Management

My approach to reducing clinical mastitis

This is the first of two articles on approaches to reducing clinical mastitis and somatic cell counts that this author has used for many years. It has proved successful provided the farmer engages in the process. Of course, there are other successful approaches that can be taken. This article willRead more

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As Staphylococcus aureus genotype B is shed in milk and maybe delivered to the dairies, this genotype is expected to be also observed in cheese, particularly if raw milk cheese is prepared.
Focus

Staphylococcus aureus and bovine mastitis: recent findings

Bovine mastitis is a very common disease in dairy herds worldwide. In Switzerland, the incidence density is 32.7 cases per 100 cow years (Stärk et al., 1997), resulting in total costs of about CHF 130 Mio. per year (Heiniger et al., 2014). Udder diseases are the most common causes forRead more

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“Karen and Jim Davenport (left) with farm staff show off their favourite cows in snowy conditions at their Tollgate farm in New York State, USA”
Producer@work

Celebrated USA award-winning dairy farmer

Jim Davenport is an award winning dairy farmer in New York State in the USA. This content is for M²-DIGITAL, M²-PREMIUM, M²-INSTITUTIONAL & NMC members only. Log in if you have a valid subscription and continue your reading Or Join us today (subscribe) and get instant premium access to postsRead more

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“Judges evaluate top cheeses at the 2019 International Cheese & Dairy Awards”
Report

Quality milk at the heart of award-winning cheese

International Cheese and Dairy Award winners talk milk quality This content is for M²-DIGITAL, M²-PREMIUM, M²-INSTITUTIONAL & NMC members only. Log in if you have a valid subscription and continue your reading Or Join us today (subscribe) and get instant premium access to posts and all flipbooks   Subscribe toRead more

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SomaDetect sensor units in milk lines
Business News

SomaDetect – an in-line milk lab

SomaDetect is conducting on-farm trials with an in-line raw milk quality sensor and is aiming to provide dairymen with accurate information for use in their farm management decisions. This content is for M²-DIGITAL, M²-PREMIUM, M²-INSTITUTIONAL & NMC members only. Log in if you have a valid subscription and continue yourRead more

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