Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help you solve your mastitis and milk quality problems.

Defining a mastitis problem is likely to require a team approach from several disciplines – veterinarians, milking machine technicians, and other dairy advisors. Once the advisory team has investigated and clearly defined the problem, the task is to develop a plan that works for the farm.

Guideline 13 provides practical information on:

• Which mastitis indicators to monitor
• When to take action and seek professional advice
• Introduction to the Mastitis Investigation Kit.

Technote 13 provides technical information for farmers and advisers on:

• Factors to consider when investigating a mastitis problem
• When and how to implement a full mastitis investigation
• Using the Herd Mastitis Dynamics Chart
• Using the Mastitis Investigation Kit
• Conducting a milking-time investigation
• Providing a report.