Udder Health
Udder health: Besides breeding, management plays an important role
Udder diseases continue to be one of the primary culling reasons for dairy cattle. For several decades, udder health has been a main breeding priority and yet it remains a...
Good Udder Health: Important Key to Success on Modern Dairy Farms
A high somatic cell count, besides reducing milk revenue, also increases the likelihood of mastitis. Very undesirable then, due to its economic impact and the possible premature loss of valuable...
From vacuum to teat cup liners: How milking equipment influences udder health
It is without question that genetics have an influence on udder health. But, of course, there are other factors that also have a lot of influence on the quality of...
Mastitis – The New Heavyweight Among Health Traits
Theoretically, a breeding value for somatic cell score (SCS), as is routinely calculated in most countries around the world, could continue to serve as a genetic indicator for udder health...
Udder Health: How do you Maintain a Low Somatic Cell Count?
Elevated somatic cell counts not only cause production losses, but also increase the likelihood of mastitis, with all the associated problems and costs. To prevent financial damage and animal losses,...
Udder Health: A Critical Element in Achieving High-Level Production
The combination of good genetics and good feed should lead to a high producing herd. However, seeing to all the smaller details that create an environment for healthy, contented cows...