What does Healthy Udder provide?
Clear instructions on ways to keep udders healthy by preventing new cases of mastitis, finding new cases, and treating new and existing cases in the right way.
Healthy Udder explains how to:
→ Put on and take off teat cups
→ Apply teat spray
→ Identify teat damage
For more, go to:
→ Milking routine
→ Machine function
→ Teat disinfection
→ Teat sores
Healthy Udder explains how to:
→ Find new clinical cases
→ Use an RMT (rapid mastitis test)
→ Collect milk suitable for culture
For more, go to:
→ Milk suitable for vat
→ Clinicals at calving
→ Clinical cases
Healthy Udder explains how to:
→ Follow MRS T
→ Use injectable products
→ Use intramammary products
→ Use products at dry off
For more, go to:
→ Clinicals at calving
→ Dry cow strategy
→ Administering dry cow treatments
How do I use it?
Use Healthy Udder to:
- provide clear instructions
- develop new skills
- mentor new team members
- improve farm procedures.
How do I get it?
- To download or order for use in the farm dairy, click here.
- For group training and teaching activities, contact DairyNZ to discuss options. Phone 0800 4 324 7969 or email info@dairynz.co.nz
Want to make best use of Healthy Udder?
- Contact your herd veterinarian or vet practice
- Some practices offer Healthy Udder Service
- For detailed investigations, work with an NMAC accredited vet.