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  • A dairy farmer observing a herd of cows in a paddock with one cow standing close to her

    At the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period to allow udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate. The recommendation is that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.

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    2 min read

  • A closeup photo of a farmer's hand in the middle of a milking process
    Mastitis Overview

    Mastitis affects udder health and milk quality, impacting farm productivity. To manage it, use SmartSAMM, which offers guidance on reducing mastitis and somatic cell counts.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Mastitis Overview

    A closeup photo of a farmer's hand in the middle of a milking process

    Mastitis affects udder health and milk quality, impacting farm productivity. To manage it, use SmartSAMM, which offers guidance on reducing mastitis and somatic cell counts.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • A farmer collecting milk from a prepped cow
    Somatic Cell Count

    Apart from milk culture, individual cow somatic cell counts (ICSCCs) are the best method for determining whether cows have subclinical mastitis.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Somatic Cell Count

    A farmer collecting milk from a prepped cow

    Apart from milk culture, individual cow somatic cell counts (ICSCCs) are the best method for determining whether cows have subclinical mastitis.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • Close up focus of individuals checking on an invoice slip regarding purchase details
    Bulk Milk SCC

    Bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC) refers to the concentration of cells (expressed as cells/mL) present in the vat or bulk milk. It is used as an indirect way of estimating the level of subclinical mastitis in the herd.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Bulk Milk SCC

    Close up focus of individuals checking on an invoice slip regarding purchase details

    Bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC) refers to the concentration of cells (expressed as cells/mL) present in the vat or bulk milk. It is used as an indirect way of estimating the level of subclinical mastitis in the herd.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • Related tools

    Mastitis performance calculator

    This Calculator estimates the potential economic benefits of 'closing the gap' between your herd's actual performance and your target performance, for udder health and milk quality.

    Tools

    Mastitis Investigation Kit

    The SmartSAMM Mastitis Investigation Kit (the Kit) provides a resource that professional advisors can use to gather information during a full mastitis investigation.

    Tools

  • A herd of cows move across a green field
    Detecting Mastitis

    Cows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Detecting Mastitis

    A herd of cows move across a green field

    Cows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • A farmer milking a prepped cow
    Preventing Mastitis

    Dry cows should be checked weekly for changes in the udder and quarters, especially during the last two weeks of their lactation and in the first two weeks of their dry period.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Preventing Mastitis

    A farmer milking a prepped cow

    Dry cows should be checked weekly for changes in the udder and quarters, especially during the last two weeks of their lactation and in the first two weeks of their dry period.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • Distant view of a bovine herd grazing across a green field property
    Environmental Mastitis

    Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria such as Strep. uberis and coliforms that survive in the cow’s environment.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Environmental Mastitis

    Distant view of a bovine herd grazing across a green field property

    Environmental mastitis is caused by bacteria such as Strep. uberis and coliforms that survive in the cow’s environment.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • A herd of cows is being cleaned and maintained by a female helping hand
    Contagious Mastitis

    Contagious mastitis in cows is often spread during milking. Minimise the spread by maintaining healthy teat ends, using well-operating milking equipment, and disinfecting teats after milking.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Contagious Mastitis

    A herd of cows is being cleaned and maintained by a female helping hand

    Contagious mastitis in cows is often spread during milking. Minimise the spread by maintaining healthy teat ends, using well-operating milking equipment, and disinfecting teats after milking.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • A farmer prepping a cow for milking process
    Teat Care and Management

    Looking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.

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    7 min read

    Teat Care and Management

    A farmer prepping a cow for milking process

    Looking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.

    Animal

    7 min read

  • Daryl Karyn Johnson ID Oct Nov 21 DC00001813 (45)
    Treating Mastitis

    If you experience issues with somatic cell count, have a number of clinical cases, or rough teat conditions are persistent, professional help should be sought.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Treating Mastitis

    Daryl Karyn Johnson ID Oct Nov 21 DC00001813 (45)

    If you experience issues with somatic cell count, have a number of clinical cases, or rough teat conditions are persistent, professional help should be sought.

    Animal

    3 min read