A well-executed milking procedure relies on good environment, equipment and udder care. If there are deficiencies in any of these main areas, the risk of the mastitis rate increasing is much higher.
Without a good milking procedure, the cow won’t have good let down, which will negatively affect milking efficiency and cow comfort. Also, a poor procedure with insufficient dip coverage and/or cleaning will leave behind harmful bacteria that could lead to increased mastitis cases.
It’s becoming more common for dairies to skip the stripping process due to perceived time constraints. This actually causes slower letdown and milk out, since stripping is also when you would check for signs of mastitis. Eliminating this key step will make it harder to detect issues early and will end up costing more money and time in the long run.
In this case, prevention is better than a cure. By maintaining good environment, equipment, and udder care, the mastitis rate will decline, resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective operation.
Genus ABS solutions for Udder Care
Valiant® The Ultra Range
Mastitis is one of the costliest health issues in the dairy industry, leading to lost production and reduced milking efficiency. Maintaining good udder health is essential to help safeguard your milk quality. Protect your herd against costly diseases and lost milk production with the Valiant® Ultra Range. Pre-Milking Valiant Ultra preFoam Valiant Ultra preFoam is […]
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TransitionRight®
Don’t React. Prevent Through Genetics. Transition health disorders take a toll on your time, money, and your herd’s productivity. Today, however, it’s possible to reduce the risks with Genus ABS enhanced TransitionRight®. ABS Global, the world leader in bovine genetics, reproduction services, and technologies, uses a refined genetics program that gauges both proven data and […]
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Milk Quality Testing Solutions
Support milk quality, udder health and herd performance with trusted on-farm testing solutions from Millwood Product’s, a valued Genus ABS partner. From antibiotic residue screening to mastitis monitoring and ketosis detection, reliable testing helps dairy producers make informed management decisions, protect milk quality, and maintain herd health. Why test milk? Producing high-quality milk starts with […]
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