BCS gain: Lactating vs dry cows?

Which is more efficient for body condition? DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Kay explains.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/bcs-gain-lactating-vs-dry-cows/

Preventing mastitis in early lactation

Teats need extra care and attention in spring to protect cows from mastitis.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/preventing-mastitis-in-early-lactation/

Technote 13

Seek professional advice if problems persist

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-13/

Technote 12

Use individual cow SCC for management decision

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-12/

Technote 11

Monitor bulk milk SCC

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-11/

Technote 10

Rapidly find, record and treat clinical cases

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-10/

Technote 9

Manage teat sores and cracks

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-9/

Technote 8

Practise good hygiene during milking

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-8/

Technote 6

Monitor and maintain milking machine function

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-6/

Technote 5

Use good milking technique and a consistent routine

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-5/

Guideline 15

Culling persistently infected cows

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-15/

Guideline 13

Seek professional advice if problems persist

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-13/

Guideline 12

Use individual cow SCC for management decision

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-12/

Guideline 11

Monitor bulk milk SCC

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-11/

Guideline 10

Rapidly find, record and treat clinical cases

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-10/

Guideline 9

Manage teat sores and cracks

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-9/

Guideline 8

Practise good hygiene during milking

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-8/

Guideline 7

Use post-milking teat disinfection on every teat after every milking

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-7/

Guideline 6

Monitor and maintain milking machine function

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-6/

Guideline 5

Use good milking technique and a consistent routine

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-5/