Milk Quality and Mastitis Troubleshooting

Learn to:

• Evaluate rates of clinical mastitis using manual and computerized (DairyComp 305) record systems
• Interpret somatic cell count records to target mastitis problems
• Collect samples and interpret milk microbiology reports
• Evaluate mastitis risks in housing systems (stalls, bedded packs, etc.)
• Analyze milking systems and milk practices
• Develop mastitis treatment protocols

These skills are taught using UW herds and investigations of mastitis-problem herds referred to the School of Veterinary Medicine. This course will prepare you to deliver mastitis management services to dairy herds.

Dates: May 2009-2010

• Weeks 13 & 14 (8/10/09 to 8/21/09)
• Weeks 29 & 30 (11/30/09 to 12/11/09)