Guideline 1

Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-1/

Guideline 2

Take care with heifers

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-2/

Guideline 3

Check that milk is suitable to go in the vat

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-3/

Guideline 4

Rapidly find, record and treat clinical cases in recently calved cows

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-4/

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/

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 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 8

Practise good hygiene during milking

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

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 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 11

Monitor bulk milk SCC

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

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 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 14

Decide dry cow management strategy

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-14/

Guideline 15

Culling persistently infected cows

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

Guideline 16

Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-16/

Guideline 17

Administer dry cow treatments as recommended

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-17/

Guideline 18

Check udders after dry off

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-18/

Guideline 19

Observe cows weekly

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-19/

Guideline 20

Selling cows - check meat withholding periods

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-20/

Guideline 21

Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-21/

Guideline 22

Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-22/

Guideline 23

Sign on for herd testing

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-23/

Guideline 24

Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-24/

Guideline 25

Test, service and upgrade milking machines

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-25/

Guideline 26

Fix areas that make udders dirty

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/guideline-26/

Technote 2

Take care with heifers

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-2/

Technote 4

Rapidly find, record and treat clinical cases in recently calved cows

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-4/

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/

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 8

Practise good hygiene during milking

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

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 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 11

Monitor bulk milk SCC

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

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 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 14

Decide dry cow management strategy

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-14/

Technote 15

Culling persistently infected cows

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

Technote 16

Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-16/

Technote 17

Administer dry cow treatments as recommended

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-17/

Technote 18

Check udders after dry off

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-18/

Technote 19

Observe cows weekly

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-19/

Technote 20

Selling cows - check meat withholding periods

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-20/

Technote 21

Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-21/

Technote 22

Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-22/

Technote 23

Sign on for herd testing

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-23/

Technote 24

Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-24/

Technote 25

Test, service and upgrade milking machines

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-25/

Technote 26

Fix areas that make udders dirty

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/tools-and-resources/guidelines-and-technotes/technote-26/

Drying off - making it count

National average somatic cell count (SCC) levels have dropped considerably over the past few years. The dairy industry is on target to reach a national average bulk milk SCC of 150,000 cells/ml by 2016. DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Lacy-Hulburt outlines seven focus areas to fine-tune your dry cow approach and get the most out of your time and money.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/drying-off-making-it-count/

Teat washing

Teat preparation before milking can involve the cleaning and/or massaging of teats before the cups are attached.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/teat-washing/

Cluster attachment

Attaching clusters is a major part of the milking routine and if not done correctly can cause teat damage, cup slipping, and lead to mastitis.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/cluster-attachment/

Cluster removal

All milkers should know how to remove clusters correctly - clusters which are left on too long result in over-milking, liner creep and teat end damage.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/cluster-removal/

Teat Spraying

Teat spraying is critical for maintaining teat skin health and controlling mastitis during lactation.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/teat-spraying/

Managing animal health

Ensuring animal health issues are dealt with effectively is very important, particularly as herd sizes become larger.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/milking/dairy-stockmanship/managing-animal-health/

Mastitis

Udder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/cow-health/mastitis/

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/

Finding a new normal for mastitis

Waikato dairy farmers Stewart and Kathryn Anderson no longer dread late night phone calls from their milk supply company.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/finding-a-new-normal-for-mastitis/

The how-to guide for dry cow therapy

Dry cow treatments are an effective part of a dry cow management plan.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/the-how-to-guide-for-dry-cow-therapy/

Prudent use of antibiotics

To prepare for a future that may require more prudent use of antibiotics, DairyNZ has begun research to provide better information on the use of antibiotics and non-antibiotic alternatives at drying off.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/prudent-use-of-antibiotics/

Prudent use of dry cow antibiotics - what does this mean?

International calls for “prudent” or “judicious” use of antibiotics for food production animals will have implications for how we manage mastitis in NZ dairy herds.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/prudent-use-of-dry-cow-antibiotics-what-does-this-mean/

Antibiotics: changing how we look after dairy cows

Learn how to better target dairy cows for antibiotic treatments, to help halt the spread of antibiotic resistance and reduce our reliance on these drugs.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/antibiotics-changing-how-we-look-after-dairy-cows/

Using data for mastitis detection

On-farm technologies can measure individual cow performance and behaviour on a daily basis.

https://www.dairynz.co.nz/news/latest-news/using-data-for-mastitis-detection/