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Search results for "Preventing mastitis"
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Types of mastitisMastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
Types of mastitis

Mastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
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Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86In this episode of Talking Dairy, we tackle the challenge of managing mastitis. Experts Mike Shallcrass and Jane Lacy-Hulbert offer practical tips on detecting and handling high SCC cows and strategies to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.
Animal
•02 Oct 2024
•28:42 min
Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we tackle the challenge of managing mastitis. Experts Mike Shallcrass and Jane Lacy-Hulbert offer practical tips on detecting and handling high SCC cows and strategies to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.
Animal
•02 Oct 2024
•28:42 min
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Detecting mastitisEarly detection of clinical mastitis is key to protecting milk quality and cow health. Check regularly for signs such as, heat, swelling, pain in the udder, and changes in the milk. Learn how to recognise the signs and take appropriate action.
Animal•2 min read
Detecting mastitis

Early detection of clinical mastitis is key to protecting milk quality and cow health. Check regularly for signs such as, heat, swelling, pain in the udder, and changes in the milk. Learn how to recognise the signs and take appropriate action.
Animal•2 min read
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Preventing lamenessThe key to preventing lameness on farm is good record keeping, identifying risk factors and developing a lameness prevention plan.
Animal•2 min read
Preventing lameness

The key to preventing lameness on farm is good record keeping, identifying risk factors and developing a lameness prevention plan.
Animal•2 min read
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Automated Mastitis DetectionAutomated mastitis detection (AMD) systems are technology tools used on dairy farms to identify signs of mastitis in cows by monitoring milk for specific indicators.
Animal•7 min read
Automated Mastitis Detection

Automated mastitis detection (AMD) systems are technology tools used on dairy farms to identify signs of mastitis in cows by monitoring milk for specific indicators.
Animal•7 min read
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Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic useIf you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic use

If you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
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Mastitis overviewMastitis 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

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
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Mastitis AdvisorsThe page provides ways to find a milk quality adviser, a qualified milking machine tester, or a vet specialising in mastitis investigations.
Animal•1 min read
Mastitis Advisors

The page provides ways to find a milk quality adviser, a qualified milking machine tester, or a vet specialising in mastitis investigations.
Animal•1 min read
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Mastitis Training CoursesIf you are looking to build your milk quality and mastitis management skills, check out these DairyNZ recommended training courses.
Support•2 min read
Mastitis Training Courses

If you are looking to build your milk quality and mastitis management skills, check out these DairyNZ recommended training courses.
Support•2 min read
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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 & Apps•Mastitis•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.
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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 & Apps•Mastitis•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.
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MastitisUdder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability. Every farm stands to gain from less mastitis.
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Preventing and managing lameness guide
A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Lameness
•Preventing and managing lameness guide

A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet
Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.
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•Mastitis
•Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet

Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.
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Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements - Smartsamm Technote 22
Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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•Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements - Smartsamm Technote 22

Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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Buying cows: check mastitis records and examine udders - Smartsamm Technote 21
Guide to buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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•Buying cows: check mastitis records and examine udders - Smartsamm Technote 21

Guide to buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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Smartsamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Your Calving System
A factsheet on understanding Your Calving System Mastitis Focus Report
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•Smartsamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Your Calving System

A factsheet on understanding Your Calving System Mastitis Focus Report
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Smartsamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Spread of Infection
How to understand your Mastitis Focus Spread of Infection report
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•Smartsamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Spread of Infection

How to understand your Mastitis Focus Spread of Infection report
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SmartSamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Culling to Control Mastitis
How to understanding your Mastitis Focus Culling to Control Mastitis report
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•SmartSamm Mastitis Focus Factsheet - Culling to Control Mastitis

How to understanding your Mastitis Focus Culling to Control Mastitis report
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Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria - Smartsamm Technote 1
How to reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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•Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria - Smartsamm Technote 1

How to reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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