Magazine on Mastitis and Milk quality for the dairy professional
The International Dairy Federation (IDF): helping nourish the world with safe, nutritious, and sustainable dairy Introduction For more than a century, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) has stood at the forefront of global efforts to ensure that dairy continues to nourish the world in a safe, sustainable, and science-based manner.Read more
Read MoreThis article reflects on a veterinarian’s unexpected journey into mastitis control and herd health management in Hungary’s dairy sector. Rather than focusing on treating individual sick animals, the work emphasizes prevention, data analysis, and herd-level strategies. Modern dairy farms generate vast amounts of data, which—when properly interpreted—can reveal infection patterns and guide effective interventions. However, on-site observations, milk sampling, and communication with farm workers remain essential. Mastitis is not only an economic issue but also a matter of animal welfare and milk quality. Ultimately, preventing disease is more effective than treating it: “If we treat a cow because of mastitis, we’ve already lost that battle—but we can still win the war.”
Read MoreMônica Maria Oliveira Pinho Cerqueira is a Veterinary Medicine graduate from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (1988) and a Ph.D. in Animal Science (2000) from the same institution. Currently, she serves as Professor Emeritus at UFMG, following a distinguished career focused on milk quality, mastitis, dairy microbiology and milk-borne diseases. She held leadership roles from 2004 to 2018 as Deputy general coordinator, general coordinator, and technical coordinator of the Milk Quality Analysis Laboratory (LabUFMG), an MAPA-accredited lab and part of the Brazilian Network of Milk Quality Control Laboratories (RBQL).
Read MoreOne of the most significant turning points in our lives is choosing a career, and I can attest that my journey was profoundly influenced by my childhood experiences. Growing up in a small town in Bulgaria, my early years were closely connected with nature and surrounded by animals. My grandfather’s farm was an enchanting place where life flourished in every corner. The love and care he extended to the animals deeply inspired me from a young age.
Read MoreMilk Quality Experts Gather at the MSD European Mastitis Panel Meeting to Discuss Udder Health and Dairy Industry Challenges and Opportunities RAHWAY, N.J., May 16, 2025 – On May 14, 2025, MSD Animal Health hosted the latest annual European Mastitis Panel (EMP) meeting in Nantes, France, bringing together EMP members—establishedRead more
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