Magazine on Mastitis and Milk quality for the dairy professional

#44-2026

ManagementUncategorized

Turning milk quality indicators into on-farm solutions

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This article demonstrates how key milk quality indicators, including rates of new intramammary infections, cure rates, chronic infections, and dry-period performance, can be used as practical diagnostic tools to identify the root causes of elevated somatic cell counts. Through a data-driven approach and real on-farm examples, readers will learn how to distinguish between lactation-related and dry-period problems, interpret infection patterns, and translate milk recording data into targeted, evidence-based management solutions. By focusing on the problem before the solution, veterinarians, advisors, and dairy farmers can develop more effective herd-specific mastitis control strategies, improve milk quality, and achieve sustainable improvements in udder health.

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Interview

Interview with Dr. Linda Tikofsky

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Dr. Linda Tikofsky is a veterinarian with extensive experience in dairy cattle health, specializing in udder health, milk quality, mastitis prevention and control, biosecurity, and responsible antibiotic use. She spent more than 15 years with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, most recently serving as Senior Associate Director, Dairy Professional Services. Throughout her career she has combined technical expertise, producer education, research collaboration, and mentorship within the dairy industry. Following her recent retirement, she remains active as a consultant and advocate for dairy animal health and the development of young veterinary professionals.

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