In automatic milking systems, sensors are used to find sick cows and prevent bad milk to end up in the bulk tank. The objective this project was to predict somatic cell counts and clots in milk, two important and well established indicators of udder health and mastitis.
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Dairy producers are offered many opportunities to try new products and technologies. While new opportunities frequently promote their positive aspects, it is important to consider any potential negative aspects. What do you think that your response would be if you had to choose between these 2 products? Both products have the same cost to purchase and the same implementation protocol.
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Antimicrobial usage in Dutch livestock has been reduced tremendously since 2009. Mastitis, however, still contributes the most to antimicrobial usage at dairy farms. At this point in time, the step forward likely is to further optimize antimicrobial treatments, instead of to further reduce antimicrobial usage. One approach might be inRead more
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Mastitis occurs on virtually all dairy farms and is almost always caused by bacterial infections of individual mammary gland quarters. Many cases of mastitis are subclinical but some cases progress to a clinical state.
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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 to M²-magazine
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