Milk Quality
Robotic milking systems have many differences from a traditional parlor – especially when it comes to udder health. Managing by exception, teat health and robot maintenance are important steps in ensuring udder health.
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JTP Farms surpasses performance goals, supports cow health with use of technology
Technology is an ally for Jake Peissig as he strives to maintain superior milk quality and cow comfort at JTP Farms. Information from the milking robots, activity collars and herd management software have improved mastitis detection and treatment, and essentially eliminated dry cow therapy.
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Safe milk: Drug residue incidence drops for sixth straight year
The number of milk samples testing positive for drug residues last year was the lowest in the 27 years data is available, back to 1994.
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Keeping it old school when it comes to mastitis treatment
As the dairy industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, new innovations have come with it. Treating mastitis today is similar to treatment 50 years ago, and still just as effective.
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How often are you performing a milk quality audit?
Continually analyzing milking protocols can prove to aid in profitability.
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Helping the rumen do its job in the face of milkfat depression
Milkfat percentages can vary based on many factors; ensuring that the rumen is functioning properly can assist in fighting milkfat depression.
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On-farm culturing: Is it the right decision for your operation?
Receiving accurate information in a timely manner can be important for mastitis management.
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The parlor: The most important place on your dairy
Appropriate timing, forestripping, pre- and post-dip, properly functioning equipment and more can ensure a productive parlor.
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